Claudia'a ?? Quick Cinnamon Rolls

1/2 c Milk, hot

3 tb Shortening

3 tb Granulated sugar

1 1/2 ts Salt

1 Envlp yeast, active dry

1/2 c Water, warm

1 Egg, slightly beaten

3 1/4 c Flour, pre-sifted

1/8 c Butter, melted

1/3 c Brown sugar

1 1/4 ts Cinnamon, ground

1/2 c Raisins (optional)

1 1/3 c Powdered sugar

1 ts Vanilla

6 ts Water, warm

Calories per serving: Number of Servings: 12 Fat grams per serving: : Approx. Cook Time: 30MIN Cholesterol per serving: Marks: *DIRECTIONS* ROLLS: In a mixing bowl, combine milk, shortening, granulated sugar and salt. Soften yeast in warm water. Add to milk mixture. Add egg. Stir in flour to make a soft dough. Turn onto lightly floured board. Knead lightly until smooth. Grease 13x9-1/2x2" baking pan. Roll out dough into rectangle. Brush with butter. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle dough with brown sugar mixture and raisins, if desired. Roll up lengthwise like a jellyroll. Cut into thick slices, about 1" wide. Arrange in pan. Let rise for about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees; bake for about 30 minutes. Upon removing from oven, spread immediately with the icing. ICING: Mix powdered sugar and vanilla with the 6 tsp. warm water to make a glaze.
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