Apple Roly Poly
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Course : Desserts
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 12
 

Ingredients:

1 3/4 Cups flour
1/4 Cup sugar
4 Teaspoons baking powder
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Cup shortening
1/4 Cup butter or margarine
2/3 Cup sour cream
---FILLING:
1/4 Cup butter or margarine -- softened
1 Cup packed brown sugar
2 Teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 Medium Granny Smith apples -- peeled, cored and coarsely shredded
---TOPPING:
2 1/2 Cups water
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 Cup light cream
 

Preparation:

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening and butter until crumbly. Add sour cream and blend until a firm ball forms. Roll out on a floured surface into a 15 x 10 inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter, sprinkle with remaining filling ingredients. Roll up jelly roll style, starting with the long side. Cut into 12 slices. Place slices, cut side down, in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. For topping, combine water, brown sugar and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Stir in the cream. Carefully pur hot topping over dumplings. Bake, uncovered, at 350~F. for 35 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm.