2 baking apples
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
4 to 5 tbsp. cold water
1/3 c. melted butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. water

Pare, core and slice each apple into 8 wedges each. Sift flour with salt into mixing bowl. Cut in shortening. Sprinkle cold water over mixture, stirring with fork until dough is just moist enough to hold together. Form dough into ball. Flatten to about 1/2 inch thickness. Roll out on floured surface to 16 x 10 inch rectangle.

Cut the dough into 16 (10 x 1 inch) strips. Wrap one strip around each apple slice. Arrange in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Brush the pastry with butter; sprinkle with mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Pour 1/2 cup water over pastries.

Bake in hot (450 degree) oven for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm or cold, plain or with ice cream. Makes 16 pastries.