Southern fried chocolate pies recipe in the pie category

Sift flour and salt together.

Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or 2 knifes, until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.

Add ice water a little at a time while tossing with a fork, until dough holds together. Do not get too moist.

Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thick.

Cut into circles about five inches in diameter.

Mix cocoa powder with the sugar.

Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of this mixture onto one half of the circle.

Place 3 very thin slices of cold margarine on top.

Fold opposite side over mixture and seal with a fork dipped in flour.

Pour oil to a depth of about 1/2 inch in a cast iron skillet.

Heat over medium−high heat until very hot.

Place pies in a single layer in oil and fry, turning to brown each side.