Apple Squares

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and shortening as for pie crust.
2. 2
   Add water and egg.
3. 3
   Chill.
4. 4
   While dough is chilling, peel and slice 2 pounds of apples.
5. 5
   Roll out 2/3 of dough to fit a 10 x 15-inch cookie sheet.
6. 6
   Add apples, along with the sugar, cinnamon and tapioca.
7. 7
   Roll out remaining dough to fit pan.
8. 8
   Cover filling with top crust, but do not seal edges.
9. 9
   Bake for 1 hour at 350°.
10. 10
    Ice with powdered sugar icing while still warm.
11. 11
    Cut into 2-inch squares.