Baked Apple Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
5 to 6 tsp. cold water

Preparation

Cut shortening into flour, then add salt.
Add cold water; mix. Add more water if needed.
Divide pastry into 2 balls.
Roll pastry about 1/8-inch thick.
Cut into squares.
Place a cored, pared apple in center of each square.
Fill each apple with 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
Top the apple with a piece of butter and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Pinch edge of dough together on top.
Place in well-greased pan, a few inches apart.
Bake in a 450\u00b0 oven for 10 minutes.