Land of Nod Cinnamon Buns

For a recent bake sale fundraiser, I made these cinnamon buns, which went over quite well and subsequently I was asked to share the recipe. My recipe is from one of those church cookbooks and the only issue I have with sharing it is that the main ingredient, frozen bread dough, is almost impossible to find (in my area anyways). If you can't find it, I'm sure you could make your own bread dough, shape it into a loaf and freeze it before the final rising, although I've never tried it myself. Regardless, they are very yummy and very easy!

All assembled for the evening

Land of Nod Cinnamon Buns

All risen the next morning

2 loaves frozen bread dough
1c brown sugar
1/3c vanilla instant pudding mix
1-2 T cinnamon
3/4c raisins or pecans or almonds (optional)
1/4-1/2c melted margarine

Grease either a bundt pan, angel food pan, 4L casserole dish or a 9x13 pan. Allow frozen bread dough to thaw for 1 hour or microwave for 1min on 60% power. Cut up first frozen dough into slices and arrange in dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 each of the brown sugar, pudding mix, cinnamon, optional ingredients and melted margarine. Repeat with second frozen dough and remaining ingredients to make a second layer. Cover with a damp tea towel and leave out at room temperature. (In winter place on a heat register). If using an angel food pan, place a cookie sheet underneath to catch drippings. While in the land of nod, your cinnamon buns will rise. In the morning, remove the tea towel, and bake at 350*F for 25-30 min. Let stand for 5 min. Drizzle with your favourite icing if desired.

Baked, frosted and ready to eat!

 Note: the pictures show 1.5 times the recipe in a roasting pan.  Adjust the amounts to your needs.