Grandpa’s favorite was when Aunt Millie made these in a hurry—hot, crisp, and gone before they even cool.

Grandpa’s favorite was when Aunt Millie made these in a hurry—hot, crisp, and gone before they even cool. These Amish cinnamon sugar fry pies use simple biscuit dough and pantry staples, so you can have a nostalgic, fair-style treat on the table in minutes. They’re inspired by the hand pies you find at small-town bake sales and church suppers, but made weeknight-easy with canned biscuit dough and a quick fry on the stovetop. Perfect for when the family wants something sweet right now, and you don’t feel like turning on the oven.

Serve these Amish cinnamon sugar fry pies piled into a small enamel tray or basket, still warm, with plenty of napkins. They’re wonderful alongside cold glasses of milk for the kids or hot coffee for the adults. If you want to stretch them into a simple dessert, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on the side and let everyone dip their warm pies. They’re also lovely with fresh fruit—sliced apples or berries—to balance the sweetness.

Servings: 8 fry pies

1 (16 oz) can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 large biscuits)