Cinnamon Buns (Famous PA Dutch Sticky Buns)

Ingredients

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup milk, scalded
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/4 cups sifted flour
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup chopped raisins
• 2 tablespoons currants
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped citron
• 1/4 cup firmy packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Soften the yeast in the warm water and let stand 5-10 minutes.

2. 2

   Add milk to sugar and salt; mix thoroughly and cook to lukewarm.

3. 3

   Add 1 cup of flour and mix until smooth.

4. 4

   Stir in yeast mixture and add remaining flour gradually, mixing well.

5. 5

   On a floured surface, knead dough until smooth.

6. 6

   Place in a greased bowl and grease top of dough.

7. 7

   Cover and let rise in a warm place until dough is doubled; about 45 minutes.

8. 8

   Punch down and roll into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

9. 9

   Brush with softened butter and spread evenly with raisins, currants and citron, 1/4 cup brown sugar and cinnamon.

10. 10

    Roll up, starting at long side, as for a jelly roll and cut into 1 inch slices.

11. 11

    Place slices cut side down in a buttered 13x9x2 inch pan.

12. 12

    Cover and let rise until doubled.

13. 13

    Sprinkle top with remaining brown sugar and bake at 375* for 20 to 30 minutes.