Cinnamon Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cut shortening into flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk; blend with fork until dough leaves sides of bowl.
Turn onto lightly floured surface and knead 4 to 6 strokes.
Roll into a 14 x 20-inch rectangle.
Spread butter over dough, leaving a narrow margin on all sides.
Combine sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough.
Add nuts and raisins, if desired. Beginning at long side of dough, roll up in jelly roll fashion. Pinch ends and edge to seal; cut roll into 1-inch slices.
Place slices, cut side down, in greased 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove from oven and cool.