Fig And Milk Pastry Envelopes

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons shortening
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 cup chopped figs
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Method

1. 1 Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. 2 Add shortening and rub in lightly.
3. 3 Add milk slowly to form a stiff dough.
4. 4 Roll dough out ¼ inch thick and cut into squares.
5. 5 Place one tablespoon of chopped figs on each square.
6. 6 Brush edges with cold milk, fold into envelopes, and press edges to seal.
7. 7 Brush tops with a mixture of beaten egg, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1 teaspoon sugar.
8. 8 Bake in a 425°F oven for about 20 minutes.