POTATO CRUST FOR MEAT PIES

Mash boiled potatoes and then rub through a sieve to remove the lumps. Now add to One quart of prepared potatoes, Three tablespoons of shortening, Two teaspoons of salt, One teaspoon of paprika, Two teaspoons of baking powder, One teaspoon of grated onion, One well-beaten egg, Six tablespoons of milk. Beat thoroughly to mix and then spread in a layer about one inch thick on meat pies. Brush the top with milk and bake in a moderate oven for thirty-five minutes.