Berry Best Fried Pies

Directions

In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and water; add berries.

Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil.

Cook and stir for 2 minutes; set aside to cool.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt.

Combine oil and buttermilk; stir into dry ingredients until mixture forms a ball.

Roll on a floured board to ⅛ inch thickness; cut into ten (10) 4½ inch circles.

Place 1 tablespoon blueberry filling on each circle. Fold over; seal edges with a fork.

In a skillet over medium heat, fry pies in ¼ to ½ inch hot oil until golden brown, about 1½ minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels.