Apple Rolls

Apple Rolls by Tony van Roon

"This is a pre-1941 recipe from Anna D. Larsen, Alpha, MN. These rolls are moist and delicious!" About 8 Servings.

        2  cups flour
        4  tsp baking powder
      3/4  cup milk
        4  cups pared, sliced apples
      1/4  cup brown sugar
      1/2  tsp salt
      1/4  cup shortening
        2  Tbsp melted butter or butter substitute
        1  tsp cinnamon
        1  cup brown sugar

Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening with 2 spatulas. Add milk, Mix quickly and lightly. Turn onto lightly floured board. Roll in oblong sheet 1/4 inch thick. Brush with melted butter. Cover with apples. Sprinkle with 1 cup sugar and the cinnamon which have been mixed. Roll like a jelly roll. Cut in slices 1 1/2 inches thick. Sprinkle 1/4 cup brown sugar over bottom of well-oiled pan. Place rolls, cut down, in pan.
Bake in hot oven (425°F) about 40 minutes.