Special Cinnamon Rolls
- 2 pkg. (1/4 oz. each) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110-115F)
- 8 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups warm milk (110-115F)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 to 2 tbsp. milk
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
- Add next 7 ingredients; mixwell (do not knead).
- Place in a greased bowl; turn once.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch down.
- Turn onto a lightly floured board; divide in half.
- Roll each half into a 12x8 rectangle; brush with butter.
- Combine filling ingredients; spread over dough.
- Roll up from long side; seal seam.
- Slice each roll into 12 rolls; place cut side down in two greased 13x9x2 baking pans.
- Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, 45 minutes.
- Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes oruntil golden brown.
- Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over rolls.
- Cool in pans on wire racks.
active dry yeast, warm water, flour, instant vanilla pudding mix, warm milk, eggs, vegetable oil, salt, butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, raisins, walnuts, sugar, milk, vanilla extract
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/3428 (may not work)