Best Cinnamon Rolls

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