Spicy filled pastries

Directions

1. Prepare the meat filling for filled cheese,

2. Sift and set aside:

6 cups flour

Cream:

3 heaping tbsp butter

3 heaping tbsp shortening

1 1/2 tbsp salt

1 or 2 eggs

Add two cups of the sifted flour to the shortening mixture.

Add, a little at a time:

1 cup water

3. Continue adding flour two cups at a time until it is in the mixture. When the dough is pliable, knead it well. Roll the dough into a very thin sheet, then cut out circles about three inches in diameter.

4. Place one tablespoon filling in the center of one pastry circle. Top it with a second circle. Lightly moisten edges and press the circles together. Fold or roll the edges over slightly and flute them as piecrust.

5. Fry the pastechis in deep, hot fat until golden brown. They may be prepared in advance and heated in the oven just before serving.

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