Best Ever Cinnamon Buns

Name: Best Ever Cinnamon Buns
Total time: 135
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast; 2.5 cups warm water (110 degrees F); 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix; 6 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 3 eggs; 0.33333334326744 cup vegetable oil; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 0.5 cup butter, softened; 4 tablespoons white sugar; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 0.25 cup butter, melted; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract; 0.66666668653488 cup milk

Recipe by anne from allrecipes.com

Breakfast 2 Hr. 15 Mins.

Ingredients

24 servings

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2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
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2.5 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
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1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
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6 cups all-purpose flour, divided
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3 eggs
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0.33333334326744 cup vegetable oil
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1.5 teaspoons salt

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0.5 cup butter, softened
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4 tablespoons white sugar
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2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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0.25 cup butter, melted
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3 cups confectioners' sugar
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1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
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0.66666668653488 cup milk

Instructions

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.