2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. self-rising flour
3 c. fresh blackberries
2 c. water (or juice of berries)
1/2 c. shortening
1/3 c. milk
1 tsp. cinnamon (opt.)

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Cook on medium heat until sugar dissolves. Set aside. Place butter in a 13"x9" pan and melt; set aside.

Cut shortening into flour, add milk until dry ingredients are moist. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Roll into 12"x9" rectangle. Spread blackberries over dough. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired. Roll up jelly roll fashion. Cut dough into 3/4" slices. Place slices in butter and pour sugar syrup around slices. Bake 55 to 60 minutes at 350 degrees. Serves 12.