apple-sheet-cake.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening to the consistency of coarse crumbs. Stir in 1 cup cold milk slowly until completely blended. Separate dough into two balls. Roll out one ball of dough to fit a 15 x 10 inch pan with some dough extending over the edge of the pan.",
        "In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons flour. Place filling in an even layer over prepared crust. Thinly slice 1/2 cup butter and evenly distribute over the apples. Roll out the remaining dough and place over the apple filling. Seal edges and prick the top all over with a fork.",
        "Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before frosting.",
        "To make the frosting:  In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, 1/3 cup butter and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "PASTRY:",
        "3 cups all-purpose flour",
        "1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder",
        "1 teaspoon salt",
        "1/2 cup shortening",
        "1 cup milk",
        "APPLE FILLING:",
        "3 pounds apples - peeled, cored and sliced",
        "1 cup white sugar",
        "1 teaspoon ground cinnamon",
        "2 tablespoons all-purpose flour",
        "1/2 cup butter",
        "FROSTING:",
        "2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar",
        "3 tablespoons milk",
        "1/3 cup butter, softened",
        "1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Apple Sheet Cake",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/22265/apple-sheet-cake/"
}