BEST EVER CINNAMON BUNS

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Best Ever!

Provided by re

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F)
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
6 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ cup butter, softened
4 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter, melted
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
⅔ cup milk

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.3 calories, Carbohydrate 58.8 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 340.4 mg, Sugar 26.6 g