Freezer Cinnamon-Fruit Rolls

Freezer Cinnamon-Fruit Rolls

Dough:
1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsp.)
1/4 C. warm water (100° to 110°)
1/2 C. fat-free milk
1/3 C. granulated sugar
1/4 C. butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 3/4 C. all-purpose flour, divided
Cooking spray

Filling:
2/3 C. packed brown sugar
1/2 C. golden raisins
1/2 C. chopped dried apricots
1/2 C. chopped pecans
1 T. ground cinnamon
2 T. butter, melted

Glaze:
1 C. powdered sugar
2 T. fat-free milk

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 C. milk and next 5 ingredients (1/2 C. milk through egg). Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring C.; level with a knife. Add 3 1/2 C. flour to yeast mixture; stir until blended. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes); add enough of the remaining flour, 1 T. at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel sticky). Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Gently press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.) Punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes. To prepare filling, combine brown sugar, raisins, dried apricots, chopped pecans, and cinnamon. Roll the dough into an 18 x 10-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Brush 2 T. melted butter over dough; sprinkle with 1 1/2 C. filling, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Beginning with a long side, roll up jelly-roll fashion, and pinch seam to seal (do not seal ends of roll). Place a long piece of dental floss under dough 3/4 inch from end of roll. Cross ends of floss over top of roll; slowly pull ends to cut through dough. Repeat procedure to make 24 rolls. Coat 2 (9-inch) square foil baking pans with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1/2 C. filling into bottom of each pan. Place 12 rolls, cut sides up, in each pan. Cover and let rise 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size. Preheat oven to 350°. Uncover rolls. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until browned. Invert onto a serving platter. To prepare glaze, combine powdered sugar and 2 T. milk, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls. To Freeze Unbaked Rolls: Prepare recipe through cutting the dough into 24 rolls, placing in pans, and letting rise until doubled in size. Cover with plastic wrap. Wrap tightly with heavy-duty foil. Store in freezer up to 2 months. To Prepare Frozen Unbaked Rolls: Remove rolls from freezer, and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Uncover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until browned.

Yield: 24 servings
Serving size: 1 roll

Calories: 194
Fat: 5.1g
Fiber: 1.4g

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