Maple Cinnamon Sweet Rolls

Ingredients

• 2¼ cups flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons maple or brown sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1/3 to 2/3 cup water
• 1 egg
• milk for brushing
• extra maple or brown sugar for sprinkling

Method

1. 1 Sift together flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
2. 2 In a separate bowl, beat the egg with water and melted shortening.
3. 3 Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well to form a soft dough.
4. 4 Turn dough onto a floured board and shape into small rolls. Place close together on a greased shallow pan.
5. 5 Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Brush with milk and sprinkle with a little sugar.
6. 6 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown.