Ninety-Minute Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 egg

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup raisins or chopped nuts (optional)

• 1 recipe Glaze (optional)

Directions

1. Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in butter; stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups flour, instant yeast, sugar and salt; mix well. Add water, egg and the milk mixture; beat well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has just pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
3. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter.
4. Roll out dough into a 12x12 inch square. Spread dough with butter/sugar mixture. Sprinkle with raisins or nuts, if desired. Roll up dough and pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal size rolls and place cut side up in a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake cinnamon rolls in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until browned. Remove from baking pan. Spread glaze over rolls, if desired. Serve warm.