6 tbsp. butter
1 c. self-rising flour
2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. sweet milk
1 1/2 c. boiling water
2 c. cherries

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in baking dish. Combine flour 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup sugar and the milk to make dough. Pour dough over melted butter. Add boiling water. Add remaining sugar and cherries. Bake at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes.