STRAWBERRY PASTRIES

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I found this recipe in an old cookbook and just love it. When our large family was home, I couldn't keep up with the demand for these yummy little pastries-the kids ate them as fast as I could bake them! It simply wouldn't be Christmas breakfast without a platter of these family favorites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
6 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3-1/4 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons quick-cooking tapioca
1/2 cup frozen sliced sweetened strawberries with juice, thawed
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Melted butter
ICING:
2 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 teaspoons milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 teaspoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the milk, shortening, salt, egg, remaining sugar and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., For filling, combine sugar and tapioca in a small saucepan; add strawberries. Let stand for 5 minutes. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the lemon juice. Cool., Punch down dough; divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut into 2-in. squares. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of filling into the center of each square. Bring two opposite corners together over center of filling; pinch to seal. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes., Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Brush with melted butter; cool. For icing, in a small bowl, cream shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over pastries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.