The Weather Vane Blackberry Cobbler
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/3 cups flour
Preparation:
Mix sugar, baking powder, salt, shortening, buttermilk and 3/4 cup of flour to form a sticky dough. Spread remaining flour on a work surface and knead dough until most of the flour is incorporated and dough is manageable. Roll dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into large pieces. Cover blackberry filling with dough, overlapping pieces, patchwork style.
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs Marion blackberries
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 Tbsp flour
- 1 1/3 Tbsp vanilla extract
Preparation:
Mix all ingredients and put into prepared pan.
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 Tbsp melted butter
- 2 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
