Healthier Cinnamon Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl combine: milk, butter, sugar and salt.
2. 2
   stir to dissolve butter and sugar.
3. 3
   Let cool until just warm.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, to soften the yeast, in another bowl combine: water, yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar.
5. 5
   When mix mixture has cooled to warm, stir in: yeast mixture, 1 egg white and the flour.
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   Turn out on a floured surface and knead until the dough is smooth.
7. 7
   Place in a buttered bowl, turning dough once to butter the top.
8. 8
   Cover and let rise until it doubles, should take about 45 minutes to an hour.
9. 9
   Punch dough down.
10. 10
    Use non stick butter non fat spray and spray two 9 inch round pans.
11. 11
    Roll out onto lightly floured surface to a 10 x 18 inch rectangle.
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    Dot the surface of the dough with 3 tablespoons of the cold butter and 1 cup of raisins.
13. 13
    In a heavy saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of the butter substitute.
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    Add to butter and heat over low heat, stirring making sure the mixture is smooth the brown sugar and the maple syrup.
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    Divide between the two 9 inch pans and spread the mixture evenly over the bottoms.
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    Divide between the pans and (optional) you can sprinkle 3/4 cups of chopped nuts.
17. 17
    Sprinkle cinnamon over the dough.
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    Starting with a long side, roll dough tightly.
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    Cut the dough in half across the middle.
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    Starting from the middle out, cut each half into 1 1/4 inch slices.
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    You should have 14 slices in all.
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    Place each of the end slices in the center of each pan, cut side down.
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    Surround each with 6 of the remaining slices.
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    Cover and let rise until doubled, 45 to 60 minutes
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    Bake 350 degrees for 35 to 30 minutes.