Cinnamon Rolls

Submitted by Cynthia Schkrohowsky

makes about 24

1 3/4 c warm water
3 T yeast
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/2 c sugar
Mix together and let stand for 15 minutes. Then add:
2 beaten eggs
1/2 T salt
5 c bread flour
Knead well until dough is silky, for 5-7 minutes. It will seem really soft and sticky. Don't let it rise. Smear some vegetable oil on counter and roll out dough the same size as a large cookie sheet, or a little larger. Spread one whole cube of softened butter on the dough. Sprinkle with one cup white or brown sugar, 2-4 teaspoons cinnamon, and 1/2 cup each of raisins and/or chopped walnuts if desired. Roll up and cut into one inch wide rolls, easiest to cut with dental floss from the bottom of the roll. Place rolls on ungreased cookie sheet. Let rise 10 minutes while oven heats to 350 degrees. Bake 18 minutes. Cool and then frost.

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz cream cheese, cold
2-5 T unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 t vanilla
Beat until just blended, then add one-third at a time and beat just until smooth.
2-2 1/2 c powdered sugar, sifted.