Cajun Sweet Dough

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. 1

   Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2. 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. 3

   Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

4. 4

   To make turnovers: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

5. 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. 6

   Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown on the top and bottom.