Classic Cinnamon Buns

Ingredients

Dough

• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees)
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 4 1/2-5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Filling

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup raisins

Glaze

• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1-3 tablespoon milk

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to boil.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and let stand until cooled to room temperature.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Add 1 T of the sugar and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Beat in the remaining 2 T sugar, eggs and butter.

6. 6

   Beat in cooled milk.

7. 7

   Gradually add the flour and salt, scraping down side of bowl, until a soft dough forms.

8. 8

   Turn dough onto a floured work surface and knead the remaining flour into the dough, adding more flour if too sticky.

9. 9

   Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.

10. 10

    The dough will be soft.

11. 11

    Grease a large bowl.

12. 12

    Place the dough in the bowl.

13. 13

    Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.

14. 14

    Coat two 9-inch round baking pans with nonstick cooking spray.

15. 15

    Line bottoms with waxed paper; coat paper with spray.