2 pkg. yeast
2 c. lukewarm water
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
3 c. plain flour
3 eggs
1/2 c. melted shortening

Combine yeast, water, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes, then add flour, eggs and melted shortening. Stir well. Mixture will be rather moist. Add 3 1/2 cups more flour. This will make mixture very dry. Cover with damp cloth and let rise until double in bulk (about 2 hours). Punch down and knead 6-8 times. Roll out on floured table or board. Spread 2 sticks butter (room temperature) on rolled out dough; sprinkle 2 cups sugar over butter. Add cinnamon to taste. Roll dough in jelly roll fashion. Cut with string into 1/2 inch pieces. Place on greased cookie sheet. Let rise to double in bulk again. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned in a 375 degree oven.

ICING:

1 c. or more powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Dash salt
Water (enough for desired consistency)

Combine ingredients and mix well. Drizzle over rolls while still hot.