Cherry Rolls

• 2 cups flour, sifted
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 14 cup shortening
• 23 cup milk
• 13 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups cherries, pitted
• 1 12 cups sugar
• 1 cup water

1. Preheat oven to 425F 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 350F and continue baking for 10 minutes.
11. Serve with whipped cream or cherry sauce.

flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, shortening, milk, butter, cherries, sugar, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cherry-rolls-228126 (may not work)