Ham Turnovers (USDA) Recipe

"FREEZES WELL! I found this on line many years ago. NOTES : This recipe is for 24 servings (1 turnover each). Directions are given for dividing the prepared food into four parts of six servings each. One part may be completely cooked and served at the time of preparation. The remaining parts may be frozen. The topping sauce is added at the time of serving. You will want to have the ingredients on hand when you are ready to use the frozen turnovers. "Freezing Combination Main Dishes" by Meredith Robinson and Lois Fulton (Consumer and Food Economics Institute, Agriculture Research Service) USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 40, 1973 (Stock Number 0100-02712)."

Step by Step Method

Step 1

FILLING: Mix ham, onion, tomato sauce, parsley flakes, pepper, mustard, and

Step 2

Horseradish. Set aside.

Step 3

PASTRY: Mix flour and salt. Mix in shortening only until mixture is crumbly. Add cold water and mix quickly. Let dough rest 15 minutes.

Step 4

Divide dough into 24 pieces; form into balls.

Step 5

Roll each ball out on lightly floured surface to make a circle about 5 inches in diameter, about 1/8-inch thick.

Step 6

Place about 3 tablespoons ham mixture onto one half of each pastry

Step 7

Circle. Fold other half of circle over ham mixture. Seal edge by pressing

Step 8

With tines of a fork.

Step 9

TO SERVE WITHOUT FREEZING: Preheat oven to 400° F. (hot).

Step 10

Place turnovers on baking sheet.

Step 11

Bake 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

Step 12

Serve with Mushroom Sauce or Vegetable Sauce.

Step 13

TO FREEZE: Place six turnovers at a time in a single layer on freezer wrap.

Step 14

Complete wrapping by pulling paper up over top of food. Put edges of wrap

Step 15

Together and fold several times so paper lies directly on top of food.

Step 16

Fold ends of freezer wrap over the top and seal with freezer tape. Label

Step 17

With name of food, date of freezing, and last date the food should be used

Step 18

For best eating quality (about 6 months). Freeze immediately for 10 to 12

Step 19

Hours before stacking packages.

Step 20

Step 21

TO HEAT FROZEN TURNOVERS: Preheat oven to 400° F. (hot). Remove freezer

Step 22

Wrap. Place food on a baking sheet. Bake 45 minutes or until turnovers

Step 23

Are lightly browned. Serve with Mushroom Sauce or Vegetable Sauce.

Tips

No special items needed.

Ham Turnovers (USDA)

Ingredients

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