Cinnamon Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl dissolve yeast in water.
2. 2
   In another bowl combine sugar and eggs.
3. 3
   Add the melted shortening, butter and milk.
4. 4
   Add yeast and water and stir to combine.
5. 5
   In a large bowl stir flour and salt together.
6. 6
   Add flour a cup at a time to yeast mixture and mix until thoroughly incorporated.
7. 7
   Knead mixture until semi-smooth.
8. 8
   Transfer dough to a buttered bowl, cover and place in a warm spot to rise for one hour.
9. 9
   Roll out dough in a rectangle (approximately 24 inches x 10 inches) and to a thickness of 1/4 - 1/2-inch.
10. 10
    Brush dough with melted butter.
11. 11
    In a bowl combine sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon.
12. 12
    Sprinkle mixture over melted butter, covering all the dough.
13. 13
    Along long side of rectangle roll dough up, like a rug.
14. 14
    Trim ends and slice roll into 16 1-1/2 inch rounds.
15. 15
    Dip both sides of rounds in cinnamon-sugar mixture and arrange on greased sheet pan or in 2 buttered large cast-iron frying pans, cover and let rise for 30-40 minutes.
16. 16
    In a bowl whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla and milk, cover and set aside.
17. 17
    Bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
18. 18
    Cool for 5 minutes and drizzle with glaze, if desired.