MomS Apple Pie

Ingredients

• 12 c 1 stick butter or margarine
• 2 c water
• 12 c shortening
• 2 c finely chopped apples
• 2 c sugar
• 1 12 c sifted self-rising flour
• 12 c milk
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350
2. Melt butter in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish or sheet cake pan
3. Heat sugar and water until sugar melts set aside
4. Cut shortening into flour until particles are like fine crumbs
5. Add milk and stir with a fork only until dough leaves the side of the bowl
6. Turn out onto lightly floured board or pastry cloth knead just until smooth
7. Roll dough out into a large rectangle about 12-inch thick
8. Sprinkle cinnamon over apples
9. Then place apples evenly over the dough
10. Roll up dough like a jelly roll
11. Dampen the edge of the dough with a little water and seal
12. Slice dough into about 16 slices 12-inch thick
13. Place in pan with melted butter
14. Pour sugar syrup carefully around rolls
15. This looks like too much liquid but the crust will absorb it
16. Bake at 350 for 55 to 60 minutes
17. Makes 8 servings