Cinnamon Rolls

very large recipe. Another tried an true favorite from my home-ec days.

Good thing I'm copying this to online, I'm not sure how much longer the paper version will last:

--DOUGH--
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. milk
3/4 c. sugar
2 t. salt
2 packages yeast (about 2 T)
2 eggs
7 1/2 c. flour

--FILLING--
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 T. cinnamon

--FROSTING--
4 oz. cream cheese
1/4 c. butter
~ 2 c. powdered sugar (maybe more)
1/2 t. vanilla
2 t. milk
(beat all ingredients on med. until smooth)

Preheat to 350

directions - (Dough can be made with the dough hook in the kitchen aid)
combine 3/4 c. shortening, 1 c. milk, 3/4 c. sugar 2 t. salt in microwave bowl. Microwave 3 mins. or until melted.
Cool until lukewarm.
Combine yeast, 1/2 t. sugar, 1/2 c. warm water. Let stand (it should bubble).
Add 1 c. cold water to shortening mixture, then add 2 eggs (if it's not hot) then add the yeast.
Begin adding the flour add until dough can be handled (about 7 c.). Put on floured counter (or silicone mat)
Knead dough for about 3 mins.
let stand until it doubles in size.
Punch it down and let it raise again.

Roll it out (long rectangle) and generously spread with butter. Sprinkle with sugar mixture and roll it up.
cut it into 1 1/2 inch spirals. (tip - use a clean piece of thread. place it under the roll, and pull up to cross to "cut" the spirals).

Place all spirals in a casserole dish or in pie plates/other pans. Bake for 35-45 mins. Cool slightly and then frost. Makes about 18 large rolls.