*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Fruit Cobbler

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Fruits

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2 1/2  cups          + 2tb all-purpose flour -- divide
     3/4  teaspoon      Salt
   1      tablespoon    +1 ts baking powder -- divide
   1 1/2  cups          + 2 tb sugar* -- divide
     1/2  cup           Butter -- cut sm pcs
   1 1/2  cups          Milk
  10      cups          Sliced fruit -- about 4-1/2lbs

*The riper the fruit, the less sugar you'll need.
Preheat oven to 425~.
 IN medium bowl, combine 2-1/2 c flour, salt, baking powder and 1/3 c sugar.
 With a pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 
Add milk; stir gently until just blended. 
The dough will have lumps, but these will dissolve during baking.

 Combine fruit, 1 c sugar and 2 tb flour; toss well.
 Pour fruit mixture into 13x9 baking dish.
 Using 2 spoons, randomly place dollops of dough on fruit. Sprinkle with 2 tb sugar.
To help catch spills, place baking dish on top of cookie sheet in oven.

 Bake 25 minutes or until biscuits are lightly browned and cooked through.
 Can sprinkle fruit with raisins, cranberries, etc. 

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