Cinnamon Raisin Rolls
Servings
32 Servings
Ingredients
- 4-1/2 c. all purpose flour
- 2 c. whole-wheat flour
- 1/4 C. Sugar
- 1 package 1/4 ounce active dry yeast
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 c. 1% low-fat milk plus extra for glazing
- 1/4 c. margarine or butter
- 1 egg plus 2 egg whites
- 2 c. California raisins
- 1/4 c. powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
Instructions
Preparation
- 1 In a bowl, combine flours, sugar, yeast, cinnamon and salt.2 In a saucepan, slowly heat the milk and margarine over low heat until very warm. Remove from heat and beat into dry ingredients until thoroughly mixed3 Whisk egg and egg whites together and stir into dough with raisins. Continue mixing for 2 to 3 minutes or until dough comes away from sides of bowl.4 Shape dough into a ball and turn out onto a floured work surface. To knead, lift one edge and fold it toward center, pressing down with the other hand.5 Give dough a quarter turn and repeat folding and pressing. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes or until dough is smooth, elastic and does not stick to the surface.6 Place dough in a lightly greased bowl and turn over. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and a towel. Leave in a warm place for 2 hours or until doubled in size.7 Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Push your hand into center of dough, then pull edges to center and turn over. Divide evenly into 32 pieces.8 Preheat oven to 350°F. To shape, roll each piece into a 6-inch rope9 Tie each into a knot. Place on 3 greased baking sheets; cover; and let rise until doubled.10 Brush with milk. Bake 15 minutes or until rolls are golden and sound hollow when tapped. Blend powdered sugar and lemon juice; brush on warm rolls.
- Source: California Raisin Marketing Board
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