Best Ever Cinnamon Buns

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f)
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 6 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 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 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• 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 degrees f (175 degrees 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 degrees f (175 degrees 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.