1St Prize Apple Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Cube and freeze the butter and lard for 30 mins - 1 hr before making the pastry.
2. 2
   Sift the flour, salt and baking powder into a large bowl. Using a fork, mash the cold fats into the flour. Keep cutting it in until all the flour forms into small balls.
3. 3
   Sprinkle over water, one tablespoon at a time until it looks like it could come together. (you may not use all 5 tablespoons - use as little as possible). Bring the mixture together like a big snow ball. Divide into 2 balls, cover with plastic and rest in the fridge for at least a few hours. (up to 3 days fine)
4. 4
   Mix together the sugar and cinnamon mix. Reserve a handful for the top.
5. 5
   Roll out the pastry and cover the bottom of a pie dish. Sprinkle the sugar mix on the bottom, followed by apples, then repeat the layers. Dot with butter.
6. 6
   Roll out the top layer of pastry and pinch the edges together. Add some slits for vent holes and sprinkle the reserved sugar mix on top.
7. 7
   Cover edges with foil. Bake in a hot oven for 20 mins, then turn down to 350 degrees and bake another 30 mins.