Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Sauce:
1. In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar, the water, margarine, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2. Bring to boiling and boil for 5 minutes; set aside (should have about 2 cups sauce).
Dough:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Using a pastry blender,
cut in shortening until pea-size.
3. Make well in center.
4. Add milk all at once.
5. Stir just
until moistened.
6. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface 10 to 12 strokes or until nearly smooth.
7.
Roll out to 12x10-inch rectangle.
Filling:
1. Combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
2. Sprinkle apples evenly over dough.
3.
Sprinkle with sugar mixture.
Assembly:
1. Roll dough into spiral, starting from a long side.
2. Pinch seam to seal.
3.
Cut into twelve 1-inch-thick pieces.
4. Place pieces in a 13" x 9" x 2" baking pan.
5. Pour sauce over
dumplings.
6. Bake about 50 minutes or until golden.
Makes 12 servings.
They look like a cinnamon roll but are actually like a pastry!
