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Sugar 'n' Spice Pinwheel Rolls

The family is thrilled when my grandmother, mother and I make these biscuit-like rolls. They have just the right amount of sweetness.

12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold butter, divided
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons raisins, chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
EGG WASH:
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Cut in 1/3 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in
milk just until moistened.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently for 1-2
minutes or until smooth. Roll into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Melt
remaining butter; brush over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges.
Combine the pecans, brown sugar, raisins, cinnamon and allspice;
sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll

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Sugar 'n' Spice Pinwheel Rolls (continued)

Directions (continued)

style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12
slices. Place cut side up on a greased baking sheet; press down
lightly.
Beat egg yolk and milk; brush over rolls. Bake at 425° for 12-14
minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve
warm. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 215 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 202 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.