1. Soften yeast in warm water.
2. Heat milk over medium-high heat until a skin appears on the surface.
3. Combine milk, sugar and margarine. Let sit until cooled to lukewarm.
4. Beat in 1 cups flour. Add egg and yeast and beat well.
5. Gradually add remaining 2 cups of flour to form a soft dough.
6. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease all surfaces.
7. Cover and let rise until double (about 1 hours).
8. Melt margarine and combine with sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
9. Grease a rectangular baking dish.
10. Separate dough into two halves.
11. Roll one half into a rectangle approximately 16x8 inches.
12. Spread half the sugar and cinnamon mixture over the rectangle. Sprinkle with half the raisins and half the chopped nuts.
13. Roll lengthwise and press dough together at the edge to seal.
14. Repeat with second half.
15. Cut into 1 inch slices and place in greased baking dish. Cover and let rise until double (about 30 minutes).
16. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake cinnamon rolls 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

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