Raisin Turnovers

September 28, 2009 | By Admin In Desserts |

1 cup raisins
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup sugar

1. Sift flour, salt, and baking powder into bowl.
2. Add shortening, and rub in very lightly with tips of fingers.
3. Add enough milk so that it can be rolled out 1/2 inch thick. Cut in 4-inch squares.
4. Brush with melted butter and put 2 tablespoons of raisins in each turnover in a 3-cornered shape.
5. Brush top with milk and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until nicely browned.