CINNAMON BUNS FOR THE BREAD MACHINE

Cinnamon Buns for the Bread Machine image

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 Buns, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup water
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup softened butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons dry milk
1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup brown sugar, mixed with
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons hot water
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Add ingredients according to manufacturer's suggested order and set on dough cycle.
Turn onto lightly floured board.
Roll out to a rectangle about 10x18 inches.
Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture and pecans, if used.
Starting at long end, carefully roll up; pinch seams together.
Measure and cut 1-inch slices.
Place cut side up on a buttered baking sheet.
Cover with a slightly dampened towel and let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Bake at 375° for 15 minutes, or until browned.
Drizzle with cinnamon bun glaze or thin icing of your choice.
Icing: Melt butter in a medium saucepan; add hot water and vanilla.
Remove from heat then stir in confectioners' sugar.
Add more hot water, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency.