pecan recipe

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you can also just plce these on a pan, brush melted butter on them

and stick in the oven.It takes practice to turn them in a pan of

oil!!

Fried Pecan Pies

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1 tablespoon flour

3 lightly beaten eggs

1 cup light corn syrup

4 tablespoons butter

1 cup chopped toasted pecans

2 cups self-rising flour

1/4 cup oil

1/2 cup milk

Oil for frying

In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar and the tablespoon of

flour. Mix well. Add eggs, corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring continuously, until

mixture has thickened. This will probably take about 6 to 8 minutes.

Stir in the toasted pecans. Refrigerate until cool. This can be made

ahead and used as needed.

Combine self-rising flour, oil and milk in food processor. Process

until mixture forms a ball. Turn out onto floured surface and knead

until slightly firmer than biscuit dough. Divide into six portions.

Roll each portion to a ball about 2 inches in diameter. Using a

floured rolling pin, roll each ball to a circle about 5 to 6 inches

in diameter. Dough should be thin. Place about 1/4 cup of the

filling in center of each circle. Fold to form a half-moon shape.

Press edges with a fork to seal well. Gently push fork into top and

bottom of each pie 3 or 4 times. This will prevent the crust from

being doughy on the inside.

Pour oil into electric skillet to a depth of about 3/4 inch. Heat

to 375 degrees. Place the pies, 2 or 3 at a time, into hot oil and

fry until golden brown, turning as needed.

Drain well on paper towels. Allow to cool slightly before

serving. Makes 6 pies.