Apple Rolls

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter
  • 4 cups pared thinly sliced apples
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Preparation:

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 brown sugar and the cinnamon which have been mixed. Roll like a jellyroll. Cut into 1 1/2-inch thick slices.

Sprinkle the additional 1/4 cup brown sugar over bottom of well-oiled pan. Place rolls, cut down, in pan. Bake in hot oven 425° F for about 40 minutes.

Servings: 40 rolls
Source: Household Searchlight Cookbook, 1940's Print This Page
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