Spiral Cinnamon Rolls

Total Time: 3 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (105f-115f)
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 tablespoons milk

Recipe

• 1 combine 1/4 cup milk, sugar, salt, and 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan; heat until the butter melts. let cool to 105f-115°f.
• 2 dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl; let stand 5 minutes. stir in milk mixture, 1 1/2 cups flour, and egg; bat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth. stir in remaining 3/4 cup flour.
• 3 turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic ( it usually takes 8-10 minutes). place in a well greased bowl, turning to grease top. cober and let rise in a warm place ( about 85 degrees), free from drafts, 1 hour. dough should double in bulk.
• 4 punch down dough, turn out onto a lightly floured surface. roll into a 12 x 8 inch rectangle; spread with 2 tablespoons butter. combine brown sugar, and cinnamon, sprinkle ove rectangle. sprinkle with raisins, if desired. roll dough up like a jellyroll, starting at the long side. pinchthe seam to seal, but do nt seal the ends. cut roll into 1 inch slices' place slices, cut side down, in a greased 8 inch sqaure pan. brush top with melted butter. use a fork to gently lift the center of the rolls, to from a peak.
• 5 cover and let rise in a warm place free from drafts, about 40 minutes 9 they will not double in bulk). bake at 350f for 35 minutes.combine powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk, stir well. drizzle over warm rolls.