2 c. all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar, divided
1/4 c. shortening, melted and cooled
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 c. milk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp butter, softened
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Slice apples
- Sift the flour and measure and resift twice with baking powder and salt.
- Stir in 2/3th of the sugar. (Reserve the other 1/3 and mix with the cinnamon).
- In a separate bowl, mix the egg, shortening and milk.
- Stir the liquids into the flour mixture just until combined.
- Pour into a 7″ by 11″ baking pan.
- Arrange apples on top and press into dough.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture and dot with butter.
- Bake for 25 minutes..or until an inserted wooden skewer comes out clean
The Modern Family Cook Book by Meta Given ~ 1942 |