Cherry Rolls

Cherries....mmm. A sweet treat from the Mississippi Valley chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour, sifted
• 4  teaspoons baking powder
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 2⁄3 cup milk
• 1⁄3 cup butter, melted
• 2  cups cherries, pitted
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1  cup water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F and grease a baking sheet.
2. Sift flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt together.
3. Cut in shortening, add milk and mix lightly.
4. Turn out onto a floured board, knead slightly and roll out into an oblong sheet about 1/4 inch thick.
5. Spread dough with melted butter.
6. Make a syrup by boiling 1/2 cup sugar and 1 cup water for ten minutes.
7. Drain cherries; add 1 cup of the sugar and mix well.
8. Spread on the dough, roll like a jelly roll and cut into 3/4 inch slices.
9. Place cut side down on prepared pan and cover with syrup.
10. Bake for ten minutes; reduce heat to 350°F and continue baking for 10 minutes.
11. Serve with whipped cream or cherry sauce.