Banana Cinnamon Hand Pies

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 8 tbsp shortening
• 1/2 cup ice-cold water
• 1 banana
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp butter
• Cold water for brushing
• 1 egg, beaten

Method

1. 1 Sift flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar together in a mixing bowl.
2. 2 Rub in shortening, then mix with ice-cold water to form a dough.
3. 3 Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into 3x6 inch oblongs.
4. 4 Place peeled banana on each pastry piece; sprinkle with brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and butter.
5. 5 Brush edges with cold water, fold over banana, and press to seal.
6. 6 Place seam-side down on greased sheet, brush with beaten egg, and bake at 350°F for 18 minutes.