Apple Slab Cake

Ingredients

Directions

To make crust: Combine 3 cups flour, salt, 3 tablespoons sugar and baking powder in bowl.

Cut in shortening using pastry blender or two knives.

In separate bowl, mix egg yolks and 8 tablespoons water.

Add to flour mixture.

Mix well until dough forms a ball.

Separate into 2 balls.

Roll one ball to cover width and length of jellyroll pan.

Press onto bottom and up sides of lightly greased pan.

To make apple filling: Arrange apple slices over crust.

Combine remaining 2 tablespoons flour, remaining 1 1/2 to 2 cups sugar and the cinnamon.

Sprinkle this mixture over apples.

Dot with 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle with lemon juice.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Roll out second ball of dough to make top crust.

Place over fruit and pinch edges to seal.

Bake 1 hour or until crust is light golden brown.

When pie is done, remove from oven and cool completely on wire rack.

Make glaze by blending powdered sugar with remaining 1 teaspoon butter.

Slowly add remaining 6 teaspoons warm water and mix until smooth.

Top cooled pie with glaze.

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.