Cinnamon Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water (110~ to 115~)
4 1/4 to 4 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. melted butter
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
raisins (if you wish)
nuts

Preparation

Combine sugar, melted butter and cinnamon (and raisins if you wish).
Spread 1/2 of mixture on each rectangle.
Scatter nuts over top.
Roll lengthwise as for jelly roll; seal edges.
Cut into 1-inch slices.
Place cut side down in two well-greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch pans.
Cover and let rise 30 to 40 minutes.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove to wire racks.