Blueberry-Ricotta Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. milk
1/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. fresh or frozen blueberries, partially thawed
2 eggs
1 1/4 c. Ricotta cheese
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

In a small mixer bowl combine the flour, the 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt.
Add the milk, shortening, the 1 egg and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined.
Beat on medium speed for 1 minute.
Pour batter into a greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan; spread evenly.
Sprinkle blueberries over batter.