Fried Pinchy Pies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 4 slices white bread
• peanut butter
• 4 teaspoons any flavor fruit jelly
• 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• cut bread into 3 1/2-inch rounds using a round cutter.
• spread peanut butter into the center of 2 slices of bread, leaving 1/2-inch space around the border. repeat with the jelly for the remaining 2 slices of bread.
• place 1 slice jelly bread and 1 slice peanut butter bread together and press down edges to form a seal. repeat with remaining slices.
• place pies in preheated oil and cook until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. dust with powdered sugar and serve.