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Raisin Cinnamon Rolls

Make any morning sunnier with cinnamon rolls from scratch. A sweet filling studded with raisins and a simple glaze makes these rolls a special treat every time.
Prep Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
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Raisin Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

Dough

  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour divided
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 (1/4 oz.) packages active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup lowfat milk 1%
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1 large egg

Filling

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Icing

  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lowfat milk

Instructions

Make the dough:

  • Combine 2 cups flour, granulated sugar, salt and yeast in large bowl. Mix well.
  • Heat water, milk and butter in small saucepan over low heat until very warm (120 to 130°F).
  • Add egg and warm liquid to flour mixture. Mix with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, then mix 3 minutes on medium speed. Stir in 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 cups additional flour with spoon until dough pulls cleanly away from side of bowl.
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead dough by pushing down and away with the heels of hands while working in an additional 1/4 cup flour, turning dough a quarter turn between pushes. Repeat pushing and turning until dough is smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; let stand on floured surface 10 minutes.
  • Spray 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Roll dough into 20x12-inch rectangle on lightly floured surface.

Make the filling:

  • Spread melted butter on dough, leaving a 3/4-inch margin on one longer side.
  • Combine brown sugar, raisins and cinnamon in small bowl; sprinkle evenly over top. Starting with the large side with sugar mixture, roll up tightly and pinch seam to seal.
  • Cut into 15 slices with serrated knife. Place slices, cut side up, in prepared pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 40-55 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Uncover dough. Bake 18-23 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven and let cool 15 minutes.

Make the icing:

  • Mix confectioners’ sugar, butter, vanilla and milk in small bowl.
  • Spread over warm rolls.