2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. butter
1 med. egg, beaten
1 tbsp. cream, optional
1 unbeaten egg white

Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Chop in the butter and work with fingers until mealy. Add the egg, blend until consistency of pie dough. Add cream if dough is not sufficiently moist. Work lightly, put into bottom and sides of a 9 inch round layer-cake pan. Brush egg white over bottom crust (this presents crust from becoming soggy).

FILLING:

1/2 lb. bacon, diced or 8 frankfurters, sliced
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 1/2 lb. well drained sauerkraut
1 c. light cream or milk
3 tbsp. tomato catsup
1 tsp. paprika
Pinch of salt