Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

 * 31/2 - 4 c. all-purpose flour
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 pkg. dry yeast
 * 1/3 c. butter, melted
 * 1 c. milk
 * 1/4 c. sugar
 * 3 tsp. cinnamon
 * 1/4 c. shortening
 * 3/4 c. raisins
 * 1 tsp. salt

Directions

 * 1) In large mixer bowl combine 2 c. flour and yeast. Heat milk, 1/4 c. sugar, 1/4 c. shortening, and salt in saucepan until warm (115-120 degrees), stirring to melt shortening. Add to dry mixture; add eggs. Beat at low speed with electric mixer for 1/2 minute, scraping bowl. Beat 3 minutes at high speed by hand, stir in 11/2 to 2 c. flour to make a moderately stiff dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth. Shape into a ball. Place in greased bowl, turning once. Cover; let rise until doubled (45 to 60 minutes). Punch down; divide in half. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
 * 2) Roll each half of dough into 12" x 8" rectangle. Brush each with half of the melted butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Sprinkle with raisins, if desired. Roll up each piece, starting with long side; seal seams. Slice each into 12 rolls. Place rolls, cut side down, in two greased 9" x 11/2" round baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled (about 35 minutes). Bake at 375 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes. Drizzle icing over warm rolls.