1 1/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. butter
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp. brandy or milk
Apples & dried walnuts

CINNAMON TOPPING:

3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Blend cinnamon topping together; set aside.

Sift together dry ingredients; blend in butter. Add egg yolk and brandy. Press dough with fingers into a 9" layer cake pan. Cover with sliced apples; sprinkle with currants. Cover with cinnamon topping. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.