DOUGH:

2 2/3 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 c. butter, softened
2 egg yolks or 1 whole egg
1/2 c. sugar
Pinch of salt
5 to 6 tbsp. of milk or water

FILLING:

3 lbs. (unpeeled) or 2 lbs. (peeled) apples
1/4 c. sugar
(Raisins, if desired)

Combine dough ingredients without kneading too long. Refrigerate the dough for about 1 hour.

Peel apples and dice them. Mix sugar with apple pieces. Roll half the dough out on a floured surface; place dough in 10 inch springform pan and pull up sides of dough to cover pan. Pour in apple mixture. Roll out remaining dough and place on top. Brush top with beaten egg white and bake 45 to 50 minutes at 400 degrees. Turn oven off and leave in oven another 5 to 10 minutes.