Cinnamon Raisin Pinwheels recipe

12 servings

2 cups all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup milk

1/3 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup raisins

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.

Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.

Add milk all at once to dry ingredients and stir with a fork until a soft dough is formed.

Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead gently 8 to 10 times.

Roll out to a 12 inch square.

Gently spread butter over dough.

Combine brown sugar, cinnamon and raisins.

Sprinkle evenly on top of dough.

Roll up dough lightly like a jelly-roll.

Seal edge.

Cut into twelve 1 inch thick pieces.

Place in prepared muffin tins.

Bake in preheated oven for 14 to 18 minutes, until golden.

Remove from heat immediately.

Serve warm.