Cinnamon Rolls (recipe for breadmachine)

[Guest guest]

I made these last week to take to my son's

sleepover...they were a hit. I subbed 2 cups of whole

wheat flour for 2 cups of the white flour for a little

added nutrition.

 

Cinnamon Rolls

 

1 cup milk

1 cup water

1/4 cup butter

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

6 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast (2 pkgs.)

1/2 cup white sugar

2 eggs

 

1/3 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

3/4 cup white sugar

3/4 cup raisins (optional)

3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

2 cups confectioners' sugar

3 tablespoons butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 tablespoons milk

 

In saucepan, heat 1 cup milk, water, and 1/4 cup

butter until very warm (butter doesn't need to be

completely melted). Place milk mixture, salt, flour,

yeast, sugar, and eggs in the pan of the bread machine

in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select the

Dough cycle. Press Start.

 

Once Dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from

the bread machine. Punch down, and divide into 2

parts. On a floured surface, roll each part into a

large rectangle. Smear each rectangle with the

softened butter. Combine the cinnamon and 3/4 cup

sugar. Sprinkle over the rectangles. Generously

sprinkle the raisins and/or chopped nuts over the top.

 

Roll the dough up into two logs starting at the long

side. Cut each log into 12 slices. Place the rolls cut

side down into two 9x13 inch greased baking pans.

Cover, and let rise in a warm place until almost

doubled (about 30 minutes).

 

Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven

for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden. Combine the

confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons melted butter,

vanilla, and 3 tablespoons milk. Frosting should be

thick. Spread over baked rolls and enjoy.