Cinnamon Rolls

2 c. milk - scalded
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 c. mashed potatoes - mixed
2 TBS. yeast
1/2 c. warm water
2 eggs - slightly beaten
7 c. flour
1 c. raisins - opt.
1/2 c. chopped nuts - opt.
2 TBS. butter softened

Filling:
1/2c. brown sugar
2 TBS. cinnamon

Pour milk ever shortening, 1 c. sugar, salt and potatoes in a large bowl. cool to luke warm. dissolve yeast in 1/2 c. warm water add to milk mixture with eggs, & 4 cups of flour. beat until smooth. dredge raisins and nuts in remaining flour. slowly add remaining flour. cover and let rise (double) divide and roll out. sprinkle mixture of sugar and cinnamon. roll jelly roll style. cut 1 in. slices place on greased baking sheet. cover and allow to rise (double) bake at 350 for 20 min. frost.