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Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Ingredients

Cooking spray
1 1/2 c whole wheat flour (about 7 oz)
2 1/2 c all-purpose flour, divided (about 11 1/4 oz)
1/2 tsp salt
Glaze:
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 c honey
1/4 c butter, softened
Dough:
1/4 c packed brown sugar
Filling:
1 1/2 tbsps ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsps fresh lemon juice
1/4 c warm water (100° to 110°)
1 1/2 packages dry yeast (about 3 1/4 tsps)
1 large egg white
1/3 c raisins
1 large egg
3/4 c powdered sugar, sifted
3/4 c warm fat-free milk (100° to 110°)
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
5 tsps fat-free milk

Directions

Step #1 To prepare dough, dissolve yeast in warm milk & 1/4 c warm water In a large-ish bowl; let this stand 5 mins or until foamy.
Step #2 Add butter & next 5 ingredients (through egg white); stir well.
Step #3 Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring c; level with a knife.
Step #4 Add 2 c all-purpose flour & whole wheat flour, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Step #5 Turn dough out onto a floured surface.
Step #6 Knead until smooth & elastic (about 8 mins); add enough of remaining 1/2 c all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel sticky).
Step #7 Place dough In a large-ish bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
Step #8 Cover up & let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hr or until doubled in size.
Step #9 (Gently press two fingers into dough.
Step #10 If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.
Step #11 ) Punch dough down; roll this into a 16 x 12-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
Step #12 Coat surface of dough with cooking spray.
Step #13 To prepare filling, cinnamon, mix brown sugar, & nutmeg; sprinkle it over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
Step #14 Sprinkle top raisins over dough, pressing carefully into dough.
Step #15 Roll up rectangle tightly, starting with a long edge, pressing firmly to eliminate air pockets; pinch seam to seal.
Step #16 Cut the dough into 16 rolls.
Step #17 Place the rolls, cut sides up, in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
Step #18 Cover up & let rise 45 mins or until doubled in size.
Step #19 Preheat oven to 375°.
Step #20 Uncover rolls.
Step #21 Bake at 375° for 22 mins or until lightly browned.
Step #22 Cool in pan on a wire rack.
Step #23 To prepare glaze, place powdered sugar & vanilla in a small bowl.
Step #24 Add 5 tsps milk, 1 tsp at a time, stirring to form a thick glaze.
Step #25 Drizzle glaze evenly over rolls.
Enjoy the Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls recipe