- 1. Set aside 1 cup flour from total amount
- 2. Mix remaining flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl
- 3. Heat milk, water and 1/4 cup margarine until hot to touch
- 4. Stir hot liquids into dry ingredients
- 5. Mix in egg
- 6. Mix in enough reserved flour to make a soft dough that does not stick to the bowl
- 7. Turn out onto floured board and knead for 5 minutes
- 8. Cover dough and let rise for 10 minutes
- 9. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and margarine together
- 10. Roll dough into a 12×9 inch rectangle
- 11. Spread with cinnamon mixture. Sprinkle with raisins if desired
- 12. roll up from long side, jelly-roll style; pinch to seal the seam
- 13. Cut into 12 equal slices with a sharp knife
- 14. Place in greased oblong pan; place on baking sheet over a shallow pan half-filled with boiling water
- 15. cover dough and let rise 20 minutes
- 16. Bake at 375 °F for 20 minutes or until browned
- Makes12 buns