Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 c. butter flavored Crisco
  • 1 1/2 c. self rising flour
  • 1/3 c. lowfat milk
  • 2 c. fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • Vanilla ice cream or possibly whipped topping

Method

  • Combine sugar and water in saucepan; stir well.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly till sugar dissolves.
  • Stir in vanilla and lemon juice.
  • Set aside.
  • Cut shortening into flour till mix resembles coarse meal; add in lowfat milk, stirring till dry ingredients are moist.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 4-5 times lightly.
  • Roll dough into a 12 x 9 rectangle, spread blueberries over dough.
  • Roll up jelly roll fashion, beginning with long side.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat butter in 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan.
  • Cut roll in 12 slices, place cut side down in butter.
  • Pour sugar, syrup around slices.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 min till golden brown.
  • Serve hot with ice cream or possibly whipped topping.