Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients: 2 pkg. dry yeast; 1/2 c. warm water; 1 1/2 c. lukewarm milk; 1/2 c. sugar; 2 tsp. salt; 2 eggs; 1/2 c. soft shortening; 7 1/2 c. flour; 1/4 c. sugar; 2 Tbsp. cinnamon; 1/2 to 1 c. raisins; 1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
1 1/2 c. lukewarm milk
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/2 c. soft shortening
7 1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 to 1 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1

In large mixing bowl soften yeast in warm water.
2

Stir in milk, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and half of flour. Mix until smooth.
3

Add enough of remaining flour to handle easily; mix with hands.
4

Turn onto lightly floured board; knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes).
5

Round up in greased bowl, greased side up.
6

Cover and let rise in warm place (85°) until double (about 1 1/2 hours).
7

Punch down; let rise again until double (about 30 minutes).
8

Divide dough in half.