Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buns:

Ingredients
Dough:
 1/2 cup butter
 3/4 cup brown sugar
 2 teaspoon salt
 3 eggs
 2/3 cup milk
 3/4 cup water
 2 tablespoons instant yeast
 1 teaspoon cinnamon
 5-6 cups all purpose flour
Filling:
 1/3 cup melted butter
 3/4 cup brown sugar
 1 tablespoon cinnamon
 1 cup raisins (optional)
 Topping:
 1/2 cup cream cheese
 1/3 cup soft butter
 2 cups powdered sugar

Method
Place the butter and brown sugar into a large bowl. Using an electric mixer beat the sugar
and butter together till smooth and fluffy. Start to add in the eggs, one at a time. Making sure
to really incorporate each egg before adding the next one. In a saucepan add the milk and
water, heat till lukewarm and add the the batter. Add in the cinnamon, salt and instant yeast.
Mix till all the ingredients are well blended. Start to add in the flour, about two cups. Beat
with a wooden spoon till smooth. Continue to add in more flour. When it becomes to hard to
mix with a wooden spoon. You can place the dough onto a flat surface. add in just enough
flour to make a soft dough, but not sticky to your hands. Knead the dough for about 8-10
minutes. Add a little oil to a large clean bowl ( about a tablespoon ). Place the kneaded
dough into the bowl and flip over a few times to lightly coat all sides of the dough. Cover
with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 1 hour or till double in bulk. To make the filling place
the brown sugar into a bowl and add the cinnamon. Using your fingers mix together till well
mixed. Set aside till needed. After the dough has risen, pour out onto a flat surface. Using
your fingers press the dough into a 12 x 18 inch rectangle. Brush on the very soft or melted
butter onto the surface of the dough. Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon mixture evenly on
top of the butter. Sprinkle the raisins on top. Curl the side over about a inch and then begin
to roll the dough like a jelly roll. Pinch the seam with your fingers. Cut the dough with a
sharp knife into 12 pieces. Place onto a large cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 1 hour. Place into a 350 degree oven for about
30 minutes. While the buns are baking, make the topping by adding the cream cheese, butter
and powdered sugar to a large bowl. Beat together with a mixer till smooth and fluffy.
Remove from oven and place onto a wire rack. Do not remove them from the parchment
paper. Immediately spread the cream cheese topping on top with a rubber spatula while the
buns are still hot.