Mom'S Apple Cobbler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine (1 stick)
1 1/2 to 2 c. sugar
2 c. water
1 1/2 c. sifted self-rising flour
1/2 c. shortening
1/3 c. milk
2 c. finely chopped apples, peaches or appropriate fruit

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Melt the margarine in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
In a saucepan, heat sugar and water until sugar melts.
Cut shortening into flour until particles are like fine crumbs.
Add milk and stir with a fork until dough leaves the sides of the bowl.
Turn out on lightly floured board; knead just until smooth.
Roll dough out into a large rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
Sprinkle apples or fruit evenly over the dough. Roll up dough like a jelly roll.
Dampen the edges of the dough with a little water and seal.
Slice dough into about 16 slices, 1/2 inch thick.
Place in pan with melted margarine.
Pour sugar syrup carefully around rolls.
(This looks like too much liquid, but the crust will absorb it.)
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes.