Cinnamon Rolls

INGREDIENTS

* 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
* 1/2 cup warm milk
* 1 egg
* 1/3 cup butter, softened
* 1/3 cup white sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 (2.5 teaspoons) package active dry yeast
* 1 cup brown sugar, packed
* 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
* 1/3 cup butter, softened

DIRECTIONS

1. Pour water & milk into bowl, add sugar, stir to disolve, add yeast, allow to proof for about 20 minutes until creamy foam appears, add butter, salt, mix, add slightly beaten egg and flour cup by cup stirring mixture. Allow to rise for 45mins in a warm area.

2. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rest until double in size. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, softened butter.

3. Roll out dough into a 12x9 inch rectangle. Spread dough with butter/sugar mixture. Sprinkle with raisins if desired. Roll up dough and pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal size rolls and place cut side up in 12 lightly greased muffin cups. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until browned. Remove from muffin cups to cool. Serve warm