Apple Cobbler

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Melt butter in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass or metal baking dish.
3. 3
   Heat sugar and water in medium saucepan until sugar dissolves; set aside.
4. 4
   Cut shortening into flour with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and stir with a fork only until dough leaves sides of bowl.
5. 5
   Turn dough out onto lightly floured board or pastry cloth. Knead gently just until smooth.
6. 6
   Roll out to a 12 x 10 x 1/4-inch rectangle.
7. 7
   Stir together apples and cinnamon in mixing bowl. Sprinkle apples evenly over dough.
8. 8
   Roll up jelly-roll style, beginning with a long side.
9. 9
   Press edges to seal.
10. 10
    Cut into 16 slices, each about 1/2-inch thick.