Berry Buckle
Posted by Trish | Under Dessert, Pastries Monday Jul 5, 2010 Submitted by Monica Fawver
Serves 6-8
| 2 c. flour | 2½ tsp baking powder | |
| ¼ tsp salt | ½ c. shortening | |
| ¾ c. sugar | 1 egg | |
| ½ c. milk | 2 c. fresh or frozen berries | |
| ½ c. flour | ½ c. sugar | |
| ½ tsp ground cinnamon | ¼ c. butter or margarine |
Grease bottom & ½” up sides of a 9″x9″x2″ baking pan.
Combine the 2 c. flour, baking powder, & salt. In another mixing bowl, beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add the ¾ c. sugar. Beat on medium to high speed until light & fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Add dry mixture & milk alternately to beaten egg mixture, beating until smooth after each addition. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with fruit. Combine the ½ c. flour, ½ c. sugar, & cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over berries. Bake in a 350°F oven for 50-60 minutes or until golden.
Chef’s Note: We had this at a friend’s house for Thanksgiving and loved it so much we made it for Christmas!
