For the dough -

1 cup lukewarm water
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 teaspoons yeast
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups flour (bread or all-purpose), divided
3/4 cups shortening

For the filling -

2 cups cooked cubed chicken
8 oz Mexican cheese
4 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 Jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup black olives, chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper