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Raisin Cream Cheese Pastries Amount Ingredient 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup shortening 3 tablespoons ice-cold water 1 teaspoon vinegar Filling 12 ounces cream cheese 2 eggs 1/2 cup raisins 1 tablespoon lemon rind 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 egg, beaten, for brushing Powdered sugar, optional

Preparation Tips:

1. Place sifted flour and salt in a bowl.
2. With a pastry cutter, cut in the shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal.
3. Add the water and vinegar. Stir with a fork until dough clings together. Wrap in plastic wrap. Let rest in the refrigerator for 1 1/2 hours.
4. Prepare filling: Stir the cream cheese until soft. Add eggs, raisins, lemon rind and lemon juice. Let cool.
5. On lightly floured surface, roll the dough out.
6. Form 4 rectangles, 6-by-18-inches. Place filling in the middle. fold dough over to cover the filling.
7. cut some slits in dough, deep enough for steam to escape. Brush with egg. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
8. Bake at 375 degrees for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut in pieces to serve. Dust with powdered sugar, if used.

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