Apple Raisin Cinnamon Rolls

Step 1

In your stand mixer bowl, add the yeast, 1 tsp of sugar, and lukewarm water. Let stand for a few minutes.

Step 2

When the yeast has foamed up, add the room temperature/lukewarm milk, oil, salt, ground cinnamon, sugar and 1 cup of flour. Mix with a spoon to combine.

Step 3

Put stand mixer bowl in place, add 2 more cups of flour and using the dough hook, allow the mixer to knead.

Step 4

If the dough is sticky, add flour 1/2 cup at a time.

Step 5

Let mixer knead dough for about 4 minutes and until it is no longer sticky.

Step 6

Remove dough from mixer bowl and oil the inside lightly. Place dough back in bowl, cover with a towel and let it sit in a warm spot until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Step 7

After the hour has passed, punch the dough down and let it sit for a few minutes while you prepare the pan and filling.

Step 8

Line an 9" x 13" pan with parchment paper. Allow an overhang on each side so they can be easily removed from the pan when done.

Step 9

Slice apples into 3/4" pieces (see images above to get an idea of how they should look).

Step 10

Prepare raisins (see tip above).

Step 11

In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and the cinnamon.

Step 12

Lightly flour your work surface, stretch and roll your dough into a rectangle that is approximately 12" x 18".

Step 13

Brush melted coconut oil over the entire surface.

Step 14

Sprinkle brown sugar/cinnamon mixture onto dough.

Step 15

Sprinkle raisins and then apples onto the dough.

Step 16

From the long side, firmly roll the dough. Roll slowly to ensure it is tight as can be.

Step 17

Pinch the entire length of the seam to seal and turn the entire roll seam side down so it's at the bottom.

Step 18

Slice off an inch of dough from each end.

Step 19

Slice the roll into 12 slices.

Step 20

Place each slice into the parchment lined pan. It's OK if they are close together.

Step 21

Cover with a towel and place in a warm spot. Let rise for 30 minutes.

Step 22

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 23

After the rolls have rested, bake for about 20 minutes or until they are lightly browned.

Step 24

Remove from oven and let sit for a few minutes in pan.

Step 25

Remove using parchment paper overhang and place on a cooling rack.