2 tbsp. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. milk
2 c. flour
2 tbsp. baking powder
2 (20 oz.) cans sour red cherries
Add sugar if needed

Cream shortening with sugar. Add milk. Stir in flour and baking powder. Pour into a buttered 9 x 13 inch dish. Sweeten cherries to taste and pour over batter. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Serves 8.