Ingredients

  • 2 c. sifted enriched flour
  • 3 teaspoon baking pwdr
  • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 c. shortening
  • 2/3 c. syrup liquid removed from crushed pineapple
  • 1 c. liquid removed crushed pineapple
  • 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp. melted butter

Method

  • Sift flour, baking pwdr, granulated sugar and salt together into mixing bowl.
  • Using pastry blender or possibly 2 knives cut in shortening till finely divided.
  • Add in pineapple syrup and mix till dough holds together.
  • Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead gently several strokes to smooth dough.
  • Roll out to an oblong shape, about 8 x 16 inches.
  • Spread with following mix: 1 c. liquid removed crushed pineapple, 1/2 c. brown sugar, 1/4 tsp.
  • cinnamon and 2 Tbsp.
  • melted butter.
  • Starting from long side roll up as for jelly roll; seal long edge, using fingers.
  • With sharp knife cut into 16 slices, 1 inch thick.
  • Place slices, cut side down, in well greased pan 9 x 9 x 1 3/4 inches.
  • Bake in warm oven (425 degrees) for 25 min.
  • Makes 16 pineapple pinwheels.