Bread #5

Butterscotch Rolls

2 1/2 cups white flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
5 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup milk
1 egg well beaten

for bottom of tins:
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar

Put 1 teaspoon of melted butter and 1 teaspoon brown sugar in the bottom of each muffin tin.

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together.
Cut in shortening and blend well.
Add beaten egg to milk and pour into flour mixture.
Mix together and turn out on floured surface, knead 20 strokes.
Roll in oblong shape 1/4 inch thick.
Spread in remainder of the melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar.
Roll like a jelly roll.
Slice in Pieces 1/2 inch thick and place in muffin tins.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes.

Makes 24 rolls.