Saskatoon Buckle

 

½ C shortening

1 C sugar

1 egg, beaten

2 C cups flour, sifted

¼ tsp. salt

2 ½ tsp. baking powder

½ C milk buttermilk

2 C Saskatoon berries

*For best results lightly coat the Saskatoon berries in flour before adding to the batter.

Topping

½ C sugar

½ C flour

½ tsp cinnamon

¼ C soft butter

 

Pre heat oven to 350°

 

Cream Shortening and sugar.  Add egg and mix well. Sift flour and salt, baking powder, and add alternately with buttermilk.  Fold in Saskatoons * (A very stiff dough.)

Put in greased 8-inch cake pan.  Mix topping with blender and sprinkle over the top.  Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes.