Grandma's Jam Torte

my grandma on my dad's side was a superb cook and baker. She would make this cake almost every weekend. Please note that a lot of the recipes she left for us were given down orally. for example when she gave my mom and i this recipe she litterally said: Bake until done. baking times are estimated by the many times i've made this cake.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• crust

• 1  cup butter, at room temp
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  cup self rising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon baking powder)

• filling

•  your favorite  jam
•  pecans (optional)

Directions

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. mix the ingredients for the crust together by hand until well blended.
3. Flatten about 2/3 of dough into a 9X13 pan, or a large round pizza pan.
4. Its up to you, how thick you want the crust.
5. Spread as much jam as you like over the crust and sprinkle with nuts.
6. use the remaining dough to form into ribbons.
7. Place ribbons in a lattice position.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until lightly browned.
9. Enjoy this warm, or at room temperature.