2 1/2 C + 1 t of flour, divided
2 T + 1 C of sugar, divided
1/4 t of salt
1 C shortening
2 eggs, separated
1/3 C + 2 T of milk, divided
1 C crispy rice cereal
8 C of tart apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 t ground cinnamon
1 C of confectioners’ sugar
How to Make It:
Set the oven temperature control to 350 degrees allowing the oven to preheat.
Place 2 1/2 C of flour into a mixing bowl.
Mix in 2 T of sugar and the salt until well combined.
Cut the shortening in to the mixture using a pastry blender crumbly.
Place the egg yolks in a bowl and beat lightly with a fork.
Add 1/3 C of milk to the egg yolks and mix until blended together well.
Slowly pour the egg mixture into the crumbly mixture tossing with a fork until a soft dough forms.
Lightly flour a flat surface and turn half of the dough onto the prepared area.
Roll the dough out into a 15 X 10 inch rectangle.
Place the dough onto an ungreased 15 X 10 inch baking sheet.
Sprinkle the prepared dough with the cereal.
Arrange the apple slices over the top of the cereal.
Place the remaining flour and sugar into a small mixing bowl.
Add the cinnamon and stir until combined.
Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the apples.
Place the second half of the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Roll the dough into a second 15 X 10 rectangle and place over the top.
Cut slits in the dough to allow steam to escape.
Place the egg whites in a small bowl and beat lightly with a fork.
Brush the egg whites evenly over the top piece of dough.
Bake 50 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove the bars to a wire rack to cool.
Place the confectioners’ sugar into a bowl.
Add the 2 T of milk, a little at time, stirring after each addition until the glaze becomes smooth enough to
drizzle.
Drizzle over the top of the bars before cutting.
