Buttermilk Cinnamon Rolls

Makes one dozen

3 c. all-purpose flour

4 t. baking powder

1/4 t. baking soda

1 t. salt

1/2 c. shortening

1-1/2 c. buttermilk

1/2 c. butter, softened

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 t. cinnamon

Combine first 4 ingredients; cut in shortening until crumbs form. Stir in buttermilk until well blended; knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 4 to 5 minutes. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness; spread butter over dough to edges. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Roll up jelly-roll style; cut into 1/2-inch slices. Place on a greased baking sheet; bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

Lots of favorite comfort foods are made with buttermilk. If there’s none on hand, just stir 3/4 cup plain yogurt with 1/4 cup milk and let stand for a few minutes...simple!