Baked Nut and Raisin Rolls

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 5 tablespoons shortening
• 1 large egg
• 2/3 cup milk
• Butter for spreading
• Raisins
• Chopped nuts
• Granulated sugar for sprinkling
• 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water

Method

1. 1 Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar together in a bowl.
2. 2 Whisk melted shortening, beaten egg, and milk together, then add to dry ingredients. Mix well.
3. 3 Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly. Roll out very thin.
4. 4 Spread dough with butter, then sprinkle with raisins, chopped nuts, and a small amount of sugar.
5. 5 Cut into 4-inch squares. Roll up each square like a jelly roll and press edges to seal.
6. 6 Place in a greased pan, brush with egg yolk mixture, and sprinkle with nuts and sugar. Let stand 15 minutes.
7. 7 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 20 to 25 minutes.