3 1/2 c. flour
1 1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt

Heat milk, sugar, shortening, and salt just until warm (115-120 degrees) - shortening will almost melt; stir constantly. Mix together 1 1/2 cups of flour and yeast. Add milk mixture and egg. Beat for 3 minutes. By hand, stir in remaining flour to make a soft dough. Form into ball. Place in lightly greased bowl. Cover with cloth. Let rise in warm place until dough doubles, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Punch down; turn out on floured surface. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Roll dough out into 2 rectangles. Spread each with melted butter and mixture of cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle with raisins and or nuts. Starting at long edge, roll up and seal edge, like jelly roll. Cut into 1 inch slices. Place cut side down in greased 9 x 9 inch pan. Cover; let rise in warm place until double, 30- 45 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

Icing of powdered sugar and milk.