3/4 c. warm water
2 pkg. dry yeast
1 2/3 c. warm milk
1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
6 1/2 to 7 c. flour
1/4 c. butter, at room temperature
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 c. walnuts or peaches
1/3 c. raisins

Oil a large bowl and set aside. Pour water in a large bowl and add yeast. Sprinkle with a little sugar and stir to dissolve. Allow to foam for 5-10 minutes. Blend in milk, sugar, shortening and 1 tablespoon salt. Add 3 cups sugar and beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to make a workable dough. Knead 5-10 minutes on a floured surface. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place, about an hour, until doubled.

Roll out to 12x18 inch rectangle. Sprinkle with fillings after spreading with butter. Roll from long edge and cut 1 1/4 inch slices. Tuck ends under. Let rise 40 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Frost while warm.

FROSTING:

2 c. powdered sugar
1/4 to 1/3 c. fresh orange juice
1/4 c. butter, soft
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract