Fruit Roly Poly Pudding

• BISCUIT DOUGH↗
• cups flour↗2
• teaspoons baking powder↗4
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2
• tablespoons shortening or 2 -4 tablespoons butter↗2 -4
• cup milk↗2⁄3
• FILLING
• cup fresh fruit, unsweetened or 1 cup cooked fruit1
• cup sugar↗1⁄3 - 1⁄2
• cinnamon or nutmeg↗
• FRUIT JUICE SAUCE↗
• tablespoons flour↗2
• cup sugar↗1⁄3
• cup cold water1⁄4
• cup boiling water3⁄4
• cup fruit juice↗1⁄3

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   BISCUIT DOUGH:.

2. 2

   Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles fine cornmeal. Add milk to make a soft dough (do not overmix). Turn dough on to a lightly floured surface and knead slightly.

3. 3

   ROLLY POLY PUDDING:.

4. 4

   Roll dough into a rectangular shaped piece 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick. Combine fruit (apples, berries, peaches, rhubarb, etc.) and sugar and spread on the dough. Sprinkle with spice if desired. Roll up and place in greased baking dish and bake in hot oven (400 F) for 10 minutes, then lower the temperature to moderate (350 F) and bake 15-20 minutes longer. Serve hot with Fruit Juice Sauce.

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   FRUIT JUICE SAUCE.

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   Mix together flour and sugar, add cold water and blend to a smooth paste. Slowly add boiling water, stirring constantly, then cook sauce over boiling water until it is thickened. Remove from heat and add fruit juice. Serve hot.

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   NOTE: Reduce the sugar to taste when using juice from preserved fruit.

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   I'm not really sure of the number of servings or actual prep time.