Cherry Pudding

Ingredients

• 2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening or butter, melted
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups seeded fresh or very well drained frozen or canned cherries
• Warm milk (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 inch square-baking pan.
2. Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add milk, shortening, egg, and vanilla extract; stir just until combined. Fold in cherries and pour into greased pan.
3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until center springs back when lightly pressed. Cool 15 minutes.
4. Cut into 6 rectangles and serve warm from pan with warm milk to pour over it, if desired.

Attribution

Posted by kdipaolo at Recipe Goldmine 6/7/01 9:11:49 pm.