1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
2 c. sugar
2 c. water
1 1/2 c. sifted self-rising flour
1/2 c. shortening
1/3 c. milk
2 c. finely chopped apples
1 tsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Melt butter in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish or sheet cake pan. In a saucepan, heat sugar and water until sugar melts. Cut shortening into flour until particles are like fine crumbs. Add milk and stir with a fork only until dough leaves the side of the bowl.

Turn out onto lightly floured board or pastry sheet. Knead just until smooth. Roll dough out into a large rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle cinnamon over apples, then sprinkle apples evenly over the dough. Roll up dough like a jelly roll.

Dampen the edge of the dough with a little water and seal. Slice dough into about 16 slices 1/2-inch thick. Place in pan with melted butter. Pour sugar syrup carefully around rolls. (This looks like too much liquid but the crust will absorb it.)

Bake for 55 to 60 minutes.