Santa Fe Baked Apple Dumplings

1. 1

   Peel, cut in halves and core large tart apples.

2. 2

   Make a dough as follows:

3. 3

   Take 2 1/2 cupfuls of flour, a heaping teaspoonful of baking powder, 1 teaspoonful of salt and sift together.

4. 4

   Rub 2/3 of a cupful of lard with the flour.

5. 5

   Mix with enough cold water to make a dough easily handled.

6. 6

   Divide the dough into 6 parts. Roll each part large enough to enclose half an apple.

7. 7

   Press the dough firmly around each piece of apple and bake in a moderate oven.

8. 8

   Serve with sweetened cream, flavored with lemon or any preferred flavoring.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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