Roli-Poli

Another long-time family favorite.. Do not be intimidated by the 3 parts. All steps are easy peasy, and you'll love the results!

Part one:

1 lb ground beef or turkey

1 large carrot, peeled & grated (about 1/4 - 1/2 cup)

1 medium onion, chopped

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

2 eggs, beaten

Cook and stir meat, carrots, and onions until meat is just done and onions are tender.

Add salt and pepper.

Remove from heat and stir in beaten eggs. Cook and stir until eggs are well distributed and just set.

*This will be cooking in the oven, so don't overcook either step!

Set aside to cool at room temperature.

Part 2:

3 cups all purpose flour

4 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

2 TBS sugar

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup milk

Preheat oven to 425.

Blend together dry ingredients.

Cut in shortening; add milk.

Stir to form a soft dough.

On a lightly floured surface, knead a few times until dough just holds together.

Roll out to a 18" X 12' rectangle.

Evenly spread meat mixture on top of dough.

Starting at one long end, roll up cinnamon roll fashion.

Moisten edges and seal.

Trim off ragged ends.

Slice into 12 rolls and place on baking sheet; flatten slightly with palm.

Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until just beginning to brown.

Serve with white sauce. (recipe follows)

Part 3:

While Roli-Poli is baking:

4 TBS butter or margarine

4 TBS flour

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

2 cups milk

In a saucepan, melt butter. Add flour and stir and cook for about 2 minutes or until bubbly.

Add salt and pepper.

Stir in milk and continue to cook until thickened.

If sauce is too thick, add a little more milk until of desired consistency.