Red Cherry Rolls

Ingredients

• 2 (16.5 ounce) cans Bing cherries, drained and liquid reserved
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or tapioca
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter or shortening
• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

1. Add enough water to the reserved cherry liquid to make 2 cups juice.
2. In a saucepan mix together cherry juice-water combination, sugar, the 1 tablespoon flour or tapioca and the 1 tablespoon butter. Cook for about 1 minute, then let stand.
3. Mix the 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, the 2 tablespoons butter or shortening and milk as though you are making biscuits. Roll out to approximately 1/4 inch thick. Spread the 2 cans of drained cherries evenly on the dough, then roll up the dough. Using a sharp knife, cut into 1 1/2-inch slices.
4. Place slices in a greased baking dish and then pour the cherry juice sauce over the top.
5. Bake uncovered at 425 degrees F for 30 minutes.
6. Let cool before serving.