Flaky Cinnamon Rolls

I tried this recipe when a good friend came to tea, and loved it. It is originally from my dear mom, with some minor changes.

2 cups flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 cup butter (may use margarine)
2/3 cup milk

Combine dry ingredients, cut in butter with pastry knife. Add milk, mix with fork. Roll out to large rectangle.

Filling:
2-4 T. butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 T. ground cinnamon ( I double this sometimes)
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. orange peel (opt.)

Spread evenly onto dough, leaving 1-2' space at bottom of rectangle. Roll up, tucking corners in. Slice into 16 sections. Place in pan or greased muffin tins. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 min.

Frosting:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 T. cream cheese, softened
1 T. butter, softened
dash vanilla (the real stuff if possible)
1-2 tablespoons milk

I have borrowed the cream cheese frosting recipe from the blog of my lovely sister-in-law, Amy of the Secret Garden. She also has a wonderful recipe for yeast cinnamon rolls, if you so prefer.

Enjoy!