Soft, Moist and Gooey Cinnamon Buns

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 4 tablespoons water
• 1/2 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 tablespoons margarine, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1 In a bread machine pan, place the milk, beaten egg, melted butter or margarine, water, vanilla pudding, bread flour, sugar, salt and yeast in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the dough cycle.
2 When cycle is finished remove the dough and knead for 3 to 5 minutes. Roll out to a 17X10 inch rectangle.
3 In a microwave safe bowl, mix together the softened butter or margarine, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Soften in the microwave for 10 seconds. Add chopped walnuts and raisins, if desired. Spread over dough. Starting with the widest end, roll the dough into a log. Pinch to seam ends. Cut into 1/2 inch to 1 inch slices and place on a greased jelly roll sheet. Place in a draft-free space and allow to rise until doubled.
4 Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
5 To make frosting mix the milk, confectioners sugar, softened butter or margarine, and vanilla in a small bowl. Spread over warm cinnamon rolls.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Internet/Tania
Submitted By: Marlen
matchlessm@aol.com
Soft, Moist and Gooey Cinnamon Buns