Fried Apple Tarts

Description
These crispy, golden-brown tarts are made bursting with real apples.

For the pastry base

 * oil, for frying
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 teaspoon baking powder
 * 1 tablespoon sugar
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 cup vegetable oil
 * 1 cup evaporated milk
 * 5 cups all-purpose flour

For the filling

 * dried or fresh apples, sliced
 * powdered sugar for dusting, if desired

Directions

 * 1) Mix eggs, baking powder, sugar and salt.
 * 2) Add oil and milk and stir well.
 * 3) Mix with flour, one cup at a time. Knead well until smooth.
 * 4) Divide the dough into ten pieces. Roll out each piece into a circle.
 * 5) Place two to three heaping tablespoons of apple slices in center of each round.
 * 6) Fold over and crimp edges with a fork.
 * 7) Deep fry until golden-brown in a preheated pan of oil.
 * 8) Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.