Yield: 12 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Sugar |
| 2 cups | Water |
| ½ cup | Butter or margarine; melted |
| ½ cup | Shortening |
| 1½ cup | Self-rising flour |
| ½ cup | Milk |
| 2 cups | Fresh strawberries; finely chopped |
| \N \N | Whipped cream; optional |
In a saucepan, combine sugar and water; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; allow to cool. Pour butter into a 13x9x2-inch baking dish; set aside. In a bowl, cut shortening into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until moistened.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth, about 8-10 times.
Roll into a 12x8-inch rectangle; sprinkle with the strawberries. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; seal the seam. Cut into 12 slices. Place with cut side down over butter. Carefully pour syrup around rolls. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and edges are bubbly. Serve warm with whipped cream if desired.
Recipe by: Country Woman - May/June 1998 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by The Taillons <taillon@...> on May 16, 1998