Lonesome Dove Peach and Blueberry Empanadas

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Source: Tim Love on the Lonesome Dove Trail — Recipes of Urban Western Cuisine
== Ingredients ==
=== Dough ===
* 2 cups flour
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* ½ cup chicken stock
* ½ cup shortening
* 1 tablespoon flour
=== Filling ===
* 3 tablespoons butter
* ¼ cup flour
* 1 cup fresh peaches, sliced with or without peeling
* 1 cup fresh blueberries
* ⅓ cup brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon
* peanut oil for frying
=== Cinnamon sweet cream ===
* 1 pint heavy whipping cream
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon
* ½ cup brown sugar
* ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
== Directions ==
# Mix together all dry ingredients for the dough, keeping the tablespoon of flour for patting out the dough.
# Add shortening, blending it into the dough with a fork to form crumbles.
# Add the chicken stock to the mixture and blend until mixture becomes tacky to the touch.
# Wrap dough in plastic wrap and allow to rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
# Melt butter in a saute pan.
# Add flour, stirring until mixture becomes golden brown.
# Add fresh fruit, sugar and cinnamon.
# Stir constantly over medium heat until mixture thickens.
# Remove from stove and allow mixture to cool completely, or chill in refrigerator until needed.
# Divide dough into balls and roll out dough to -inch thickness.
# Form dough into 4-inch rounds.
# Place heaping tablespoons of fruit filling in center of dough rounds.
# Moisten edges of dough with water and fold over center, forming half-rounds.
# Press sides together to seal and crimp edges.
# Fry empanadas in heavy skillet until golden brown.
# Drain on paper towels.
# Combine all ingredients for cinnamon sweet cream and whip until soft peaks form.
# Serve with warm empanadas.
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