Raisin cinnamon rolls

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
16ouncesLoaf Frozen Bread Dough *
¼cupButter Melted & Divided
½cupSugar
2teaspoonsGround Cinnamon
cupRaisins
2tablespoonsChopped Almonds, Toasted
2teaspoonsGrated Lemon Rind
½cupSifted Powdered Sugar
teaspoonLemon Juice

Directions

* Dough should be thawed.

~------------------------------------------------------ ~----------------- Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a 14-x8-inch rectangle. Brush surface of dough with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Combine ½ cup sugar and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl; sprinkle over dough, leaving a ½-inch border on all sides. Starting with long side, roll up jellyroll fashion. Pinch seam to seal (DO NOT SEAL ENDS). Cut roll into 12 slices; place cut side down in a lightly greased 9-inch square pan. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.

Remove pan from refrigerator, and let rolls rise in a warm place (85 f.) free from drafts, 50 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Bake rolls at 350øF for 20 to 25 minutes. Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice; drizzle over warm rolls.