Blackberry Cobbler
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup flour
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 6 Tbsp whipping cream
- 6 Tbsp buttermilk; or sour milk
- 4 cup blackberries, fresh
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 Tbsp flour
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- pastry
- cream and sugar
Instructions
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in whipping cream and buttermilk. Knead dough 4 or 5 times; roll to about 1/4" thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut dough to fit baking dish. Place berries in a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish. Combine sugar and flour; add water and lemon juice, mixing well. Pour syrup over berries; bake at 350 about 15 minutes while preparing the pastry. Place pastry over hot berries; brush with melted butter. Bake at 425 for 20 to 30 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown. Serve cobbler warm with cream and sugar. Servings: 8