Cinnamon Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/3 c. shortening
3/4 c. milk
1/4 c. melted butter
cinnamon/sugar mixture
raisins (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
In bowl mix flour and baking powder. With pastry blender (or a fork), cut in shortening until mixture looks like coarse meal.
Add milk and stir enough to hold dough together.
Place on floured board, knead lightly about 10 times. Roll dough 1/2 inch thick.
Brush with melted butter.
Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture and raisins.
Roll up into log shape. Cut into 3/4-inch pieces.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned.