Fried Pinchy Pies

Ingredients

• 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 4 slices white bread
• Peanut butter
• 4 teaspoons any flavor fruit jelly
• 1 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

Directions

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Cut bread into 3 1/2-inch rounds using a round cutter.

Spread peanut butter into the center of 2 slices of bread, leaving 1/2-inch space around the border. Repeat with the jelly for the remaining 2 slices of bread.

Place 1 slice jelly bread and 1 slice peanut butter bread together and press down edges to form a seal. Repeat with remaining slices.

Place pies in preheated oil and cook until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.