Best Cinnamon Rolls

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Ingredients (19)

  • For the Cinnamon Rolls:
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar,
  • 6 tablespoons shortening or unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 9 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 2 large eggs,
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 cup softened butter,
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar,
  • 1 cup raisins,
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon,
  • For the frosting:
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter,
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons milk,
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

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