Apple Kuchen

Ingredients:
Dough:
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup soft shortening
1/2 cup milk
1 unbeaten egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Apple topping:
4 medium apples
2 tablespoons soft butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tablespoons flour

Place all of the dough ingredients in a large bowl
and beat until well blended. (low speed for about
a minute-then 2 minutes on medium). Turn dough
into a 9x13 baking pan. Peel and core the apples,
then slice into 1/4 inch slivers. Sprinkle the dough
with these. Combine the other topping ingredients
until you have a crumb mixture. Sprinkle over the
apples and bake in a 375 degree oven for 35-45
minutes until golden brown. Serve with whipped
cream or ice cream if desired.