Lemony Apple Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. salt, divided
1/3 c. shortening
4 to 5 Tbsp. cold milk
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
4 medium baking apples, peeled and cored
1 egg white, beaten
1/2 c. sugar
4 tsp. cornstarch
1 c. water
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
4 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/8 tsp. salt

Preparation

Combine flour and 1 teaspoon salt.
Cut in shortening until crumbly.
Stir in milk until pastry forms a ball; set aside.
Stir brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and remaining salt to form a paste. Divide and press into center of each apple; pat any extra filling on outside of apples.
On a floured surface, roll pastry into a 14-inch square.
Cut into four 7-inch squares.
Place 1 apple in center of each square.
Brush edges of pastry with egg white. Fold up corners to center; pinch to seal.
Place in a greased 9-inch square baking dish.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.