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| active dry yeast: 2.25 oz |
| water: 2 1/2 cups |
| yellow cake mix: 9 oz |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 5 cups |
| unsalted butter: 1/2 cup |
| granulated sugar: 3/4 cup |
| ground cinnamon: 2 tsp |
| unsalted butter: 1/3 cup |
| vanilla extract: 1 1/2 tsp |
| whole milk: 1 1/2 Tbl |
| powdered sugar (sifted): 3 cups |
Credit: allrecipes.com
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the cake mix, salt and vanilla; stir well to combine. Stir in the flour; beat well. Cover bowl and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Deflate dough and turn it out onto a well floured surface. Roll dough out into a rectangle and spread with butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Roll up dough and cut into 3/4 inch thick rolls. Place rolls in two lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pans. Cover
and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bake rolls in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. While rolls are baking, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar, 1/3 cup butter, vanilla and milk. Let rolls cool slightly then spread with frosting.