Mariah's Cinnamon Rolls

Gooey Cinnamon Rolls. Came from my husbands great grand mother.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 25 mins
• Yields: 24 rolls

Ingredients

• 2 (1/2ounce) packages dry yeast
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  lukewarm water
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1  teaspoon  grated lemon rind (optional)
• 6  cups flour

Directions

1. 1 1/2 pkg dry yeast.
2. 2 teaspoons sugar.
3. 1/2 cup lukewarm water.
4. Dissolve thoroughly and let stand 10 minutes or more.
5. Scald milk; add shortening, sugar and salt. cool to lukewarm or 75 degrees. Add enough flour to make a thick batter. Thoroughly stir yeast mixture and ass to above mixture. Then add beaten eggs and lemon rinds (if used); beat thoroughly. Then add enough flour to make a soft dough. Tun on a lightly floured board and knead until smooth and velvety. Place in a large greased bowl and let rise until double in bulk. Punch down and let rise again. Then shape into desired rolls.
6. Roll light mixture 1/2 inch thick. Spread with melted butter and sprinkle liberally with sugar and cinnamon. Roll as a jelly roll. Cut in 3/4 inch slices. Place in buttered pan, cut side up. Let rise until light and bake at 350 for 35 minuted or until done.