Apple Squares

I know you don't like making pastry that much, but this one is tasty!

2 c. flour

1 tsp. salt

2/3 c. shortening

1 egg yolk

1/2 c. milk

5 c. sliced apples

3/4 c. sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

2 Tbsp butter

sift flour and salt together; cut in shortening.  add egg and 1/2 c. milk; stir with a fork.  form into a ball; pat half the dough into the bottom of a 9x13 pan.  place apples on dough; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon and 2 Tbsp flour.  dot with butter.  roll other half of dough out thin; cover the apples. bake at 350 for 45 minutes.