Cinnamon Rolls



Ingredients

 * 3½ – 4 cups all-purpose flour
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 pkg. dry yeast
 * ⅓ cup butter, melted
 * 1 cup milk
 * ¼ cup sugar
 * 3 tsp cinnamon
 * ¼ cup shortening
 * ¾ cup raisins
 * 1 tsp salt

Directions

 * 1) In large mixer bowl combine 2 cups flour and yeast.
 * 2) Heat milk, ¼ cup sugar, ¼ cup shortening, and salt in saucepan until warm (115 – 120°F), stirring to melt shortening.
 * 3) Add to dry mixture; add eggs.
 * 4) Beat at low speed with electric mixer for ½ minute, scraping bowl.
 * 5) Beat 3 minutes at high speed by hand, stir in 1½ to 2 cups flour to make a moderately stiff dough.
 * 6) Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth.
 * 7) Shape into a ball. Place in greased bowl, turning once.
 * 8) Cover; let rise until doubled (45 to 60 minutes).
 * 9) Punch down; divide in half. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
 * 10) Roll each half of dough into 12" x 8" rectangle.
 * 11) Brush each with half of the melted butter.
 * 12) Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough.
 * 13) Sprinkle with raisins, if desired.
 * 14) Roll up each piece, starting with long side; seal seams.
 * 15) Slice each into 12 rolls.
 * 16) Place rolls, cut side down, in two greased 9" x 1½" round baking pans.
 * 17) Cover and let rise until doubled (about 35 minutes).
 * 18) Bake at 375°F for 18 to 20 minutes.
 * 19) Drizzle icing over warm rolls.