Cinnamon Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°.
2. 2
   Stir yeast into 1/4 cup warm water and let stand 5 minutes to dissolve.
3. 3
   Pour milk into large bowl; add flour (3 cups) and dissolved yeast.
4. 4
   Blend well.
5. 5
   Cover and let rise in warm place until double in bulk (approximately one hour). Add sugar, salt, cinnamon, eggs, butter and 3/4 cup flour.
6. 6
   Blend well.
7. 7
   Turn out on lightly floured board and knead gently, working in remaining 3/4 cup of flour until dough can be easily handled. Knead in raisins.
8. 8
   Pull pieces of dough about the size of medium lemons; roll into 8-inch long rope and form into coil.
9. 9
   Arrange into buttered 9-inch cake pans.
10. 10
    Cover and let rise until double in size (approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours).
11. 11
    Brush tops with milk.
12. 12
    Bake for 25 minutes.