Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls

One of the best ways to use a bread machine is by making cinnamon roll dough. The machine does all the mixing, kneading, and first rise, leaving kids to enjoy the fun part—rolling, filling, slicing, and frosting the rolls.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1/2 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

For the Filling

• Melted butter
• Brown sugar
• Ground cinnamon
• Raisins (optional)

Directions

1. Add all dough ingredients to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by your machine's manufacturer.
2. Select the Dough cycle and allow it to complete.
3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it into a large rectangle.
4. Brush the dough with melted butter.
5. Sprinkle generously with brown sugar and cinnamon. Add raisins if desired.
6. Roll the dough tightly into a log, beginning with the long side.
7. Slice into evenly sized rolls and place them into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
8. Cover and let the rolls rise for 30- 60 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for baking the next morning.
9. Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden.
10. Cool slightly before drizzling with cream cheese frosting or vanilla icing.