Name: Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 182 min
Yield: 30 cinnamon rolls
Ingredients: 4 1/2 tsp active dry yeast ((two 1/4 ounce packages)); 1 cup granulated sugar (plus a pinch); 1 cup lukewarm water; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening or unsalted butter (Crisco is preferred); 1 tbsp kosher salt; 2 cups hot water; 9 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting); 2 large eggs (beaten); Nonstick cooking spray; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature (8 tablespoons)); 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar; 1 cup raisins (optional); 2 tbsp ground cinnamon; 4 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature); 4 cups confectioners sugar; 4-6 tbsp whole milk; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract