Mikey'S Cinnamon Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. + 1 1/2 tsp. shortening
3 c. self-rising flour
1 c. milk
1/2 c. margarine, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. raisins (optional)
1 1/4 c. sifted powdered sugar
3 Tbsp. milk

Preparation

Cut shortening into flour with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add 1 cup milk, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
Turn dough out onto floured surface; knead lightly.
Roll dough into a 20 x 30-inch rectangle; spread butter on dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
Combine sugar and cinnamon; mix well and sprinkle over butter.
Top with pecans and raisins.
Begin at long edge and roll up jellyroll fashion; press edges and ends together securely.
Cut into 1-inch slices; place cut side down into greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 20 minutes.
Combine powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons milk; drizzle over warm rolls.
Yield:
20 rolls.