Fruit Pockets

Directions

Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder and salt.

Cut in butter with 2 spatulas.

Add milk. Mix lightly until well blended.

Turn onto lightly floured board.

Roll in sheet ⅓ inch thick.

Cut in ovals 4 inches long.

Combine raisins, nuts, orange juice, lemon juice, spices, currants, citron, and sugar.

Mix thoroughly.

Place 1 tablespoon on half of each oval.

Brush edges of dough with egg white.

Fold over.

Press firmly together. Press lightly to flatten.

Make 3 short cuts across the top of each oval with the scissors.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Place 2 inches apart on well-oiled baking sheet.

Bake in hot oven (450 degrees F) until evenly browned.