Instructions: Combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in about 1/2 cup milk, one tablespoon at a time, until all flour is moistened. Divide dough in half. Roll out half dough to 17x12-inch rectangle. Carefully place in 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Arrange pear slices over crumbs. Combine sugar and orange peel; sprinkle over pear slices. Roll out remaining dough to 15x10-inch rectangle and place on top of pears; seal and flute edges. Cut several steam vents in top of crust. Brush top of pastry with milk. Bake at 375F 45 to 55 minutes or until pastry is golden. Brush with Orange Glaze while warm.

Orange Glaze

Combine all ingredients stir until smooth.

Makes 1/3 cup.

Quantity: Makes 16 to 18 servings.

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