HONEY BUTTER CINNAMON ROLLS

I came up with this recipe so we could enjoy one of our favorites and still be "legal" on our healthy eating plan.  We loved the way they turned out!  White whole wheat flour actually has more fiber than darker varieties and makes nice baked goods.

  

 DOUGH:

1 1/2 cups milk

1/4 cup butter or canola oil

1/4 cup honey 

1 teaspoon salt

3 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour

1 tablespoon gluten

1 tablespoon yeast

FILLING:

2 tablespoons softened butter or Smart Balance Blended Butter stick

1/4 cup honey

1/3 cup finely chopped pecans or other nuts

1/2 cup golden raisins

2-3  teaspoons cinnamon

FOR BREAD MACHINE DOUGH:  Place all ingredients in bread machine in order given.  Choose dough setting.  After 5 minutes, add a couple of tablespoons more of flour or milk if dough seems too sticky or too dry.  When dough cycle is complete, * roll dough into an 18 X 9 inch rectangle on a floured surface.  (See picture above.)  Spread butter over dough.  Drizzle with honey.  Sprinkle with nuts, raisins, and cinnamon.  Roll up carefully, starting from the long side, and pinch to seal seams. Slice into 18 equal pieces.  Place 9 rolls into each of  two 8 X 8 inch oiled pans.  Let rise about 30 minutes.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.  Makes 18 rolls.

TO MAKE DOUGH BY HAND:   Heat milk, butter or oil, honey, and salt to 120-130 degrees.  In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour and yeast.  Add warm liquied mixture and beat until smooth.Add gluten and enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.  (Mix by hand if you don't have a heavy duty mixer.)  Turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.  Place in an oiled bowl and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down and continue as above from *.