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The tempting aroma of these freshly baked cinnamon rolls always sells them! I bake hundreds for two annual fund-raising events in our community. —Marvel Irvine, Alta, California

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Pecan-Raisin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Prep: 50 min. + rising Bake: 20 min./batch + cooling

Yield: 48 Servings

50 20 70

Ingredients

11 to 12 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3 teaspoons salt
3-1/2 cups water
1 cup canola oil
3 eggs
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup raisins
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
3 to 4 tablespoons water

Directions

In a very large bowl, combine 8 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a large saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each half into a 24-in. x 15-in. rectangle. Brush with butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Sprinkle with pecans and raisins.
Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with the long sides; pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 24 rolls. Place rolls, cut side up, in four greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 425° for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
In a small bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, extracts and enough water to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over warm rolls. Cool on wire racks. Yield: 4 dozen.

Editor’s Note: Dough may need to be mixed in two batches, depending on the size of your mixing bowl. To halve the recipe, use 1 package plus 1-1/8 teaspoons yeast and 1 egg plus 2 tablespoons beaten egg. The other ingredients can easily be divided in half.

Nutritional Facts 1 roll equals 258 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 167 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Pecan-Raisin Cinnamon Rolls in Taste of Home June/July 2008, p69

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Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2010 by JanelleM

This recipe also works without eggs as well, the cinnamon buns are just as good or better. You don't have to compensate with the other ingredients either.

Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2010 by Sharon Janack

I've made these several times and my family loves them. Although I did scale down this recipe and only make 24 at a time.

Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2009 by HelenCooks

If you want something that the whole family will love---this is a must try. I have made them for family gatherings & always try to make sure I have some in the freezer for guest.