Mama'S Apple Cobbler

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven at 350°.
2. 2
   Melt butter in 13 x 9 x 2-inch dish or pan. Heat sugar and water until sugar melts.
3. 3
   Cut shortening into flour until crumbs are fine.
4. 4
   Add milk and stir with fork only until dough leaves sides of bowl.
5. 5
   Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead just until smooth.
6. 6
   Roll dough into large rectangle, about 1/4-inch.
7. 7
   Sprinkle cinnamon over apples.
8. 8
   Roll up dough like a jelly roll.
9. 9
   Dampen the edge of dough with a little water and seal.
10. 10
    Slice dough into about 16 slices, 1/2-inch thick.
11. 11
    Pour sugar syrup carefully over rolls.
12. 12
    Bake for 1 hour.