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Apple Pie

1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons Royal Baking Powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons shortening 4 apples, or 1 quart sliced apples 2 tablespoons sugar cold water Sift flour, baking powder and salt; add shortening and rub in very lightly; add just enough cold water to hold dough together. Roll half out on floured board, line bottom of pie plate; fill in apples, which have been washed, pared and cut into thin slices; sprinkle with sugar; flavor with cinnamon or nutmeg; wet edges of crust with cold water; roll out remainder of pastry; cover pie, pressing edges tightly together and bake in moderate oven 30 minutes.