Mock Apple Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. peeled, cored and diced apples
2 c. flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sugar
5 Tbsp. shortening
2/3 c. milk
cinnamon and sugar

Preparation

Blend flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and shortening like pie crust.
Add milk and mix thoroughly until forms a soft dough. On a floured surface, pat dough, then roll out to a rectangular shape with 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thickness.
Spread softened margarine over the dough.
Sprinkle cinnamon, sugar, apples, and more cinnamon and sugar.
Roll up like a jelly roll.
Cut in 2-inch slices and place in 9 x 13-inch pan (sprayed).
Pour Syrup (recipe follows) over slices.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 30 minutes or tops are golden brown and center is firm.
Serve warm or cold.