Apple shortcake

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups self-raising flour

1 1/2 cups sugar

190g butter

2 eggs, lightly beaten

2 cups apples, peeled, sliced and cooked

milk, for brushing

METHOD

Sift flour into a bowl, add sugar and stir to combine. Rub in butter and then add egg to form soft dough. Press half the dough into a greased slice tin, cover with cooked apple. Roll out the rest of the dough and place on top of apple. Brush over with milk.

Bake 20-30 minutes at 180°C. Sprinkle with icing sugar and slice while hot.

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