Cinnamon Swirl Loaves

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 (16 ounce) package hot roll mix
• 1 cup very warm water (120 to 130 degrees f.)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 egg

Recipe

• 1 combine sugar, cinnamon, and raisins in a small mixing bowl; set aside.
• 2 combine flour mixture and yeast from hot roll mix in a large mixing bowl, mixing well. add water, butter, and egg; stir well.
• 3 turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. cover and let rest 5 minutes.
• 4 divide dough in half. roll each half into a 13 x 8 inch rectangle. sprinkle each rectangle with half of the reserved sugar mixture. beginning at a narrow edge, roll up dough; press firmly to eliminate air pockets. pinch edges to seal. place loaves, seam side down, in 2 greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 inch loafpans. cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degreesf), free from drafts, 20 minutes or until dough is doubled in bulk.
• 5 bake at 350 degrees f for 35 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped. remove from pans, and let cool on wire racks.
• 6 slice loaves, and serve.