1 t salt
4 t baking powder
1/2 c lard
2 eggs
2 t vanilla
1 1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 c milk
Sift flour, salt and baking powder together. In a different bowl, cream lard, eggs, vanilla, sugar and milk. Mix dry and creamed ingredients. Add a couple cups of seasonal fruit (cherries, strawberries, peaches). Bake in moderate (350 degree) oven for half hour or so. Top with clear red sauce if you want. (recipe below)
Clear Red Sauce
1/2 c sugar, 2 T cornstarch, about 1 cup of desired fruit (usually cherries or raspberries) and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and boil one minute or so. If you have red food coloring, add a few drops to make it dark red.
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