Cinnamon Roll

twopeasandtheirpod.com

Eva Hawes

subheading: For the Cinnamon Rolls:

4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast (2 packets)

1 cup lukewarm water

1 teaspoon granulated sugar, to proof the yeast

6 tablespoons shortening or unsalted butter

1 cup granulated sugar

9 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (more if the dough is sticky, up to 10 cups)

2 cups hot water

2 large eggs, beaten

1 tablespoon salt

½ cup softened butter, divided

1 ½ cups brown sugar, divided

1 cup raisins, optional

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, divided

subheading: For the frosting:

¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar

4 tablespoons milk, more if necessary

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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