Mikey'S Cinnamon Rolls
- 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
- 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 375u0b0 for 20 minutes.
- Combine powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons milk; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Yield:
- 20 rolls.
flour, milk, margarine, sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, pecans, raisins, powdered sugar, milk
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=763751 (may not work)