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 ==
# In large mixer bowl combine 2 cups flour and yeast.
# Heat milk, ¼ cup sugar, ¼ cup shortening, and salt in saucepan until warm (115 – 120°F), stirring to melt shortening.
# Add to dry mixture; add eggs.
# Beat at low speed with electric mixer for ½ minute, scraping bowl.
# Beat 3 minutes at high speed by hand, stir in 1½ to 2 cups 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.
# 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 1½" round baking pans.
# Cover and let rise until doubled (about 35 minutes).
# Bake at 375°F for 18 to 20 minutes.
# Drizzle icing over warm rolls.
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