Cornmeal Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Cornmeal Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 3 eggs, beaten; 6-1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 cups raisins; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; Pinch ground nutmeg, optional; 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 4 to 5 tablespoons milk

19 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 cups milk
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon salt
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3 eggs, beaten
6-1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups raisins
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Pinch ground nutmeg, optional
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
4 to 5 tablespoons milk

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, combine milk and cornmeal. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add the sugar, butter and salt; cool to 110°-115°.
2

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the eggs, cornmeal mixture and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
3

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4

Meanwhile, place raisins in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Drain; set aside.
5

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle; brush with melted butter. Combine the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg if desired; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with raisins.
6

Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut each into 12 slices. Place, cut side down, in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
7

Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pans on wire racks.
8

For frosting, combine the sugar, butter, cream cheese, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread or drizzle over rolls. Refrigerate leftovers.