Best Ever Cinnamon Buns |
Ingredients:
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| 2 | (.25ounce) | packages active dry yeast |
| 2.5 | cups | warm water (110 degrees F) |
| 1 | (18.25ounce) | package yellow cake mix |
| 6 | cups | all-purpose flour, divided |
| 3 | whole | eggs |
| 1/3 | cup | vegetable oil |
| 1.5 | teaspoons | salt |
| 1/2 | cup | butter, softened |
| 4 | tablespoons | white sugar |
| 2 | tablespoons | ground cinnamon |
| 1/4 | cup | butter, melted |
| 3 | cups | confectioners' sugar |
| 1.5 | teaspoons | vanilla extract |
| 2/3 | cup | milk |
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Method: |
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| In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, and let stand for 3 minutes. Add cake mix, 1 cup flour, eggs, oil, and salt; beat well. Stir in remaining flour until a soft dough forms. |
| Knead on well floured surface for about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the dough surface. Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes. |
| Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C). |
| Punch down, and divide into two equal parts. Roll out each section on a lightly floured surface. Spread each with softened butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. |
| Roll up like jelly rolls and cut buns 1 1/2 inches thick with a piece of dental floss or a dull knife. Place in greased baking pans, and allow to rise until doubled. |
| Bake at 350 F (175 C) for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. |
| Meanwhile, combine confectioners sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla, and milk. Remove baked buns from oven and drizzle with frosting. |
