Recipe

Cinnamon Raisin Rolls

Whip up a bunch of these rolls for a morning get-together.

Details

Prep Time: 30 minutes.
Cook Time: 15 minutes.
Ready in 45 minutes.
Yields 32 rolls
Serves:
Serving size: 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

PROCEDURE

In a bowl, combine flours, sugar, yeast, cinnamon and salt.

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 mixed. 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.

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. 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. 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.

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.

Preheat oven to 350°F. To shape, roll each piece into a 6-inch rope. Tie each into a knot. Place on 3 greased baking sheets; cover; and let rise until doubled.

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.

From: The How-to-Book of Healthy Cooking a Reader's Digest Cookbook

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories 150(12% from fat); Total Fat 2g (sat 0g, mono 1g, poly 1g); Cholesterol 5mg; Protein 4g; Carbohydrates 30g; Fiber 2g; Iron 2mg; Sodium 70mg; Calcium 28mg