3 c. all-purpose flour, sifted before measuring
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
5 tbsp. shortening
1 c. milk

Sift dry ingredients together, then cut in shortening with pastry blender. Add milk and stir with a fork until soft dough. Knead 3 or 4 times to mix well. Roll out on floured board to 1/4 inch thickness, about an 18 inch square. Spread dough lightly with soft butter.

Mix together: 1 c. light brown sugar 3/4 tsp. cinnamon

Then spread over dough, and roll up like a jelly roll (do not bring apple mixture all the way to the edge of dough). If apples are not cut fine, they will punch holes in the dough when rolling up. Slice roll 1 1/2 inches thick and place in buttered pan (13 x 9 inches) with cut side down.

Make a syrup using: 1 stick butter 3/4 tsp. cinnamon 2 c. boiling water

Boil syrup until slightly thickened, then pour boiling syrup over dumplings in pan. Bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Makes 12 nice size dumplings.