Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 6-1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/4 cups raisins
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Pinch ground nutmeg, optional
  • 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons milk

Method

  • In a large saucepan, combine milk and cornmeal. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add the sugar, butter and salt; cool to 110°-115°.
  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the eggs, cornmeal mixture and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, place raisins in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Drain; set aside.
  • Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle; brush with melted butter. Combine the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg if desired; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with raisins.
  • Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut each into 12 slices. Place, cut side down, in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pans on wire racks.
  • For frosting, combine the sugar, butter, cream cheese, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread or drizzle over rolls. Refrigerate leftovers.