Dough:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
• ½ cup cold water (or more as needed)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Filling (Fruit Filling Options):

• 2 cups fresh or canned fruit (such as apples, peaches, or cherries), chopped
• ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste depending on fruit sweetness)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for added tartness)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for spiced fillings)

Frying:

• Vegetable oil or sunflower oil for frying

Topping (Optional):

• Powdered sugar for dusting