Cajun Sweet Dough

This dough is traditionally used for turnovers but it can be used as pie crust. It is sweet and delicious and bakes up beautifully!

• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 163 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 (12.5 ounce) can cherry pie filling
• 1 egg white (for egg wash)
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1.3333333730698 cups white sugar
• 4.5 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 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.

Step 6

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