Apple Pie Bars
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup shortening 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten 1/3 cup milk FILLING: 1 cup crisp rice cereal 8 cups tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 egg whites, lightly beaten 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon milk In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Combine egg yolks and milk; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 15-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with one rectangle; sprinkle with cereal. Arrange apples over cereal. Combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Top with remaining pastry; cut slits in top. Brush with egg whites. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. In a bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve drizzling consistency. Drizzle over bars. Store in the refrigerator. -- Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore
