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Strawberry Swirls

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup milk
2 cups finely chopped fresh strawberries, drained
Whipped cream, optional

In a saucepan, combine sugar and water; cook and stir over medium heat
until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; allow to cool. Pour
butter into a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish; set aside. In a
bowl, cut shortening into flour until mixture resembles coarse

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crumbs. Stir in milk until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured
surface; knead until smooth, about 8-10 times. Roll into a 12-in. x
8-in. rectangle; sprinkle with the strawberries. Roll up, jelly-roll
style, starting with a long side; seal the seam. Cut into 12 slices.
Place with cut side down over butter. Carefully pour syrup around
rolls. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown
and edges are bubbly. Serve warm with whipped cream if desired.

Yield: 12 servings.