Down in Louisiana, this dough is used to make what we call "Cajun sweet dough". The traditional filling is fig and it is made into turnovers, but it can also be used as pie crust, although it is not as flaky. It is supreme as turnover dough, for any kind of filling.
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter , softened
- 1.33 cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups milk
- 1 can cherry pie filling , 12.5 ounce
- 1 egg white , for egg wash
Instructions
-
1
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
-
2
Beat butter in a separate bowl, then add sugar a little at a time. Add vanilla and beat mixture until it is nice and fluffy. Beat in egg. Stir in flour mixture alternately with milk.
-
3
Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
-
4
To make turnovers: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
-
5
Roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 3-inch squares. Spoon about 2 teaspoons of pie filling into the center of each square and fold over to form a triangle. Pinch seams to seal or press with the tines of a fork. Place at least 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Brush with egg white.
-
6
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown on the top and bottom.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Want to cook this?
Open in the PantryLink app to scale servings, check your pantry stock, and generate a shopping list.
Sign In to Save Recipe Create Free AccountSuggest an Edit
Help improve this recipe's categorization, image, or dietary info. Earn points and badges!
Suggest Changes in AppPrefer a printed copy? Use our print-friendly view with adjustable servings and font size.
Open Print ViewMore French Recipes
Oven Roasted Red Potatoes and Asparagus
These garlicky roasted potatoes and asparagus are easy and delicious served either hot or cold. Rosemary and thyme give it a sophisticated flavor. Try adding a little chopped red pepper too — yum!
Truffle-Parmesan Phyllo Crackers
These buttery and flaky crackers have a delicate texture and are lightly flavored with truffle and Parmesan. They can be a little finicky to make at first, but once you get the hang of it, you will be hooked!
Indian Saffron Rice
Indian saffron is darker and richer in red-orange color than Spanish or Italian saffron, giving rice a better flavor. You should always steep the saffron in hot water ahead of time and use part of the liquid in your recipe. This rice recipe is prepared in the Indian manner.