Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut in the shortening and add milk slowly, stirring constantly to form a soft dough.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly.
Roll out to 1/4 inch thick and cut into 4 inch circles.
Place circles on a plate and cover with a damp cloth.
In a medium bowl mix tomato sauce, pepperoni, onions and mushrooms.
Mix well.
Stir in cheese and oregano until well combined.
Place 2 T filling in the center of each circle, fold dough over to make a half circle.
Press the edges tog with fingers.
Pinch edges with a fork to completely seal.
Deep fry in hot oil or bake at 400 degF for 15 minutes on well greased cookie sheet.
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons shortening
1 cup milk
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup onions, sauteed
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, sauteed
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Steps/Methods:
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut in the shortening and add milk slowly, stirring constantly to form a soft dough.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly.
Roll out to 1/4 inch thick and cut into 4 inch circles.
Place circles on a plate and cover with a damp cloth.
In a medium bowl mix tomato sauce, pepperoni, onions and mushrooms.
Mix well.
Stir in cheese and oregano until well combined.
Place 2 T filling in the center of each circle, fold dough over to make a half circle.
Press the edges tog with fingers.
Pinch edges with a fork to completely seal.
Deep fry in hot oil or bake at 400 degF for 15 minutes on well greased cookie sheet.
