Agatha's Oversized Cinnamon Rolls

1. Stage

Combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a mixing bowl.

2. Stage

Heat milk and butter chunks in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter has melted and mixture is 110 degrees F (43 degrees C), about 5 minutes.

3. Stage

Pour warm milk mixture into the yeast mixture and beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer. Add 1 cup flour and egg; beat for 2 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups flour and knead until smooth. Knead for an additional 10 minutes, gradually adding in remaining 1/4 cup flour. Shape dough into a ball.

4. Stage

Grease a bowl and place dough inside. Turn dough over so the greased side is facing up, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

5. Stage

Punch down the dough and let rest for 15 minutes.

6. Stage

Meanwhile, combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

7. Stage

Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to an 8x24-inch rectangle and spread with softened butter. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over top and then sprinkle with walnuts and raisins.

8. Stage

Roll dough into a 24-inch log, starting at the long edge closest to you. Slice log lengthwise down the middle, making two 24-inch long strips of dough. Place dough strips next to each other with cut sides facing up. Press together one set of ends and twist strips around each other tightly, keeping cut sides up. Pinch ends together to secure.

9. Stage

Slice twisted log into 6 pieces and press ends together firmly. Place in the prepared baking pan and press down to ensure rolls are an even height. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.

10. Stage

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

11. Stage

Bake rolls in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

12. Stage

Mix confectioners' sugar and water together to a drizzling consistency, and drizzle over warm rolls.