Cinnamon Rolls
This recipe is simplified by starting with frozen bread dough. Chopped apple contributes to the texture and taste. I like to surprise my family with these rolls on weekend mornings.12 ServingsPrep: 10 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen white bread dough, thawed
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine, softened
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 small tart apple, peeled and chopped
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
- Roll dough into a 12-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Brush with margarine;
- sprinkle with cinnamon. Sprinkle the apple, raisins and pecans
- evenly over dough.
- Roll up jelly roll style, starting at a long side. Cut into 12
- slices, 1 in. each. Place rolls, cut side down, in a greased 11-in.
- x 7-in. baking dish. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
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- Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
- Yield: 1 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: One serving (one roll) equals 183 calories, 6 g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 234 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.