Laurie's Cinnamon Rolls

Instructions

1. 1

   For bread machine, set for dough, add all first ingredients and take out when dough is ready.. otherwise, make dough and let dough set for first rising.

2. 2

   Take dough and knead for about 1 minute; let rest for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Roll dough into rectangle about 10 x 15 inches.

4. 4

   Spread 1/3 cup margarine over dough to within 1 inch of edges.

5. 5

   Sprinkle sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins evenly over dough.

6. 6

   Roll dough up tightly on long side, press edges together to seal.

7. 7

   With a knife or dental floss (the method I prefer...slide about 8-10 inches of dental floss under the log, crisscross ends over the top and it will cut neatly through the dough).

8. 8

   Cut roll into 1-inch pieces.

9. 9

   Place rolls into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

10. 10

    Cover and let rise until double in size (about 30-45 minutes).

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    Bake in 375 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. (Do NOT overcook or they will be hard and dry.) Cool in pan or on rack for about 10-15 minutes.

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    Drizzle with icing made by combining 1 cup powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (blended until smooth).

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    Makes 24 cinnamon rolls.