Apple Slab Cake

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 1½ 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℉ (180℃).

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.