APPLE PIE

CRUST :2 cups flour
1/2 T. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup lard
1 egg beaten
1/2 T. vinegar (optional)
1/4 cup water

In a large bowl, sift together first three ingredients. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in lard until mixture resembles course crumbs. Mix together last three ingredients then add to flour mixture. Mix until dough is moist enough to form a ball. Chill for 30 minutes. Divide in half. Roll half into a 12 in. circle , press into pie plate, prick bottom with fork.

FILLING:4-5 cups pared, cored, & sliced apples
3 T. flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 T. butter or margarine
3 T. milk

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix apples, flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir gently. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Dab with butter and pour milk over apple mixture. Roll top crust and place over pie or use lattice top. Bake 40-45 minutes.