Triple-Play Cinnamon Rolls
Dough:
1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsp.)
1/4 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
1/2 cup warm 1% low-fat milk (100° to 110°)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 tsp. salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
Cooking spray
Filling:
3/4 cup raisins
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 T. ground cinnamon
2 T. butter, melted
Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 T. 1% low-fat milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
To prepare dough, dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup warm milk, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1 tsp. vanilla, salt, and egg; stir with a wooden spoon until combined (batter will not be completely smooth). Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Add 3 cups flour to yeast mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); add enough of remaining flour, 1 T. at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel slightly tacky). Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray; turn to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.) To prepare filling, combine raisins, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Roll dough into a 15 x 10-inch rectangle; brush with 2 T. melted butter. Sprinkle filling over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Beginning with a long side, roll up dough jelly-roll fashion; pinch seam to seal (do not seal ends of roll). Wrap roll in plastic wrap; chill for 20 minutes. Unwrap roll, and cut into 20 (1/2-inch) slices. Arrange slices, cut sides up, 1 inch apart on a jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°) free from drafts, 1 hour and 15 minutes or until doubled in size. Preheat oven to 350°. Uncover dough. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until rolls are golden brown. To prepare glaze, combine powdered sugar, 2 T. milk, and 1/2 tsp. vanilla, stirring well with a whisk. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls.
Yield: 20 servings (serving size: 1 roll)
Calories: 200
Fat: 4g
Fiber: 1g