Cinnamon Rolls

Directions

• Scald milk by heating milk on stove stop until light bubbles form on edge of milk or to 170 degrees.
• Take milk off heat and add 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter.
• When temperature of milk reduces to 100 degrees F, then add to bread machine.
• Add 1/4 cup sugar and yeast.
• Add flour using spoon and sweep method and add to liquid.
• Add 1 teaspoon salt.
• Add eggs lightly beaten.
• Bread machine setting should be for dough. You can use the quick dough setting.
  
• When dough is done, roll dough into rectangular shape approximately 18 inches by 10 inches.
  
• Spread softened butter onto dough.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar mixture. Then sprinkle with raisins if desired.
• Roll into log starting with long end. Pinch edge of dough to roll to seal.
• Cut into 12 equal parts and place into a buttered rectangular pan.
  
• Lightly cover with plastic wrap that has been sprayed with a cooking spray like Pam. Then place a dish towel on top of plastic wrap.
• Let rise until double. Remember the yeast needs a temperature of at least 70 degrees so watch where you set your dough.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake rolls for 12 to 20 minutes until a light golden brown or until internal temperature reaches 190 degrees.
• Turn cinnamon rolls onto a cooling rack to cool.
• Enjoy the rolls plain or with icing. To make icing glaze, combine 1/2 teaspoon vanilla with 2-3 tablespoon milk and 1 cup confectioner sugar or enough to make a consistency to spoon over cinnamon rolls.