2 c. blackberries
3/4 c. sugar
2 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
1 tbsp. lard
1 c. or less water, sufficient for a soft dough

Mix the pastry and roll it thin, about 1/4 inch thick. Meanwhile, sprinkle 2 cups of blackberries with 3/4 cup of sugar. Spread the berries on the dough and roll it up pinching the ends to seal completely.

Place the roll in the center of a square of wet cloth and tie the corners to form a bag. Lower the bag into a pan of boiling water and boil for 45 minutes. Never let the boiling stop. Remove roll from the bag and place on a platter. Slice to serve. This may be baked in the oven at 325 degrees with water in the pan so that the roll does not dry out.