Soft, Moist and Gooey Cinnamon Buns

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
• 4 tablespoons water
• 1 egg , beaten
• 4 cups bread flour
• 0.5 packages instant vanilla pudding mix , 3.5 ounce
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2.25 teaspoons bread machine yeast
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter , softened
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cups chopped walnuts , Optional
• 0.25 cups raisins , Optional
• 1.5 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Place milk, 4 tablespoons melted butter, water, beaten egg, bread flour, pudding mix, sugar, salt, and yeast in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough cycle.

2. 2

   Remove dough from machine after the cycle is done; knead 3 to 5 minutes. Roll out to a large rectangle. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

3. 3

   Combine brown sugar, 1/2 cup softened butter, and cinnamon in a bowl; spread over dough. Sprinkle walnuts and raisins over top.

4. 4

   Roll dough into a log, starting with the widest end; pinch to seal seams. Cut into 1/2- to 1-inch slices; place in the prepared baking pan. Place in a draft-free space; let rise until doubled in volume.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, combine confectioners' sugar, 4 tablespoons softened butter, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl; spread over warm cinnamon rolls.