Raisin-Cinnamon Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 (16 oz.) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
    1/4 c. butter or margarine, melted and divided
    1/2 c. sugar
    2 tsp. ground cinnamon
    1/3 c. raisins
    2 Tbsp. chopped almonds, toasted
    2 tsp. grated lemon rind
    1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
    2 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
Preparation
    Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a 14 x 8-inch rectangle.
    Brush surface of dough with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
    Combine 1/2 cup sugar and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl; sprinkle over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides. Starting with long side, roll up jelly roll fashion.
    Pinch seam to seal (do not seal ends).
    Cut roll into 12 slices; place cut side down in a lightly greased 9-inch square pan.
    Brush with remaining butter.
    Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.
    Remove pan from refrigerator and let rolls rise in a warm place (85\u00b0), free from drafts, 50 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
    Bake rolls at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.
    Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice; drizzle over warm rolls.
    Yields 1 dozen.

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