In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.

Add the chilled butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Gradually add cold water until the dough holds together.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.

Use a pastry cutter or knife to cut circles in the dough, about 4 inches in diameter.

Place a spoonful of your chosen filling on one half of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for added security.

Heat oil in a frying pan or deep fryer.

Fry the pies in small batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Use a slotted spoon to remove the pies and drain on paper towels.