Fruit Cobbler

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Melt butter in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
3. 3
   In a saucepan, heat sugar and water until sugar melts.
4. 4
   Cut shortening into flour until particles are like fine crumbs.
5. 5
   Add milk and stir with fork until dough leaves sides of bowl.
6. 6
   Turn out onto lightly floured board.
7. 7
   Knead just until smooth.
8. 8
   Roll dough into large rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
9. 9
   Sprinkle fruit over dough.
10. 10
    Roll up dough like a jelly roll.
11. 11
    Slice dough into 16 slices 1/2-inch thick.
12. 12
    Place in pan.
13. 13
    Pour sugar syrup over rolls.
14. 14
    Bake 45 to 60 minutes.