Pie Crust
2-1/4 cups French Bread/Pizza Mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of sugar (optional)
1/2 cup ( 1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup Crisco
1 large egg
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
4 tablespoons ice water
2-3 tablespoons mix for rolling
Blend together mix, salt, and optional sugar. Cut in butter and Crisco until pieces are the size of large peas. Beat the egg with vinegar and water. Add to flour mixture and stir until mixture forms a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. (May be refrigerated overnight.)
Apple Pie Filling
(For double crust pie)
6 cups sliced, peeled baking apples, such as Macintosh (about 2 lb.)
2 Tablespoons orange juice or lemon juice, sprinkled over apple slices
Mix together and toss with apples:
1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar (less for a more tart pie)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2-3 Tablespoons French Bread/Pizza Mix
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg