Cinnamon Rolls
1/2 c. oil
1/3 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. yeast
1 1/4 c. warm water
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 tsp. salt
5 1/4 c. sifted flour
1/4 c. butter, melted
1 1/2 Tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. sugar
Cream cheese frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
3 T butter
½ tsp. vanilla
2 - 2 ½ c. powdered sugar
In a large bowl mix 1/3 c. sugar, yeast, oil, with warm water until dissolved. Cover and let stand in warm place for 15 minutes. Yeast will grow rapidly.
Blend eggs into yeast mixture. Add salt to sifted flour. Gradually add to yeast mixture to make soft dough.
Knead dough for 5 minutes on lightly floured surface. Roll dough into rectangular shape until about 1/4 inch thick.
Brush dough with melted butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over dough.
Carefully roll up dough and cut into 1 inch slices. Place in 2 greased 8 X 8 rectangular pans. Let rolls rest for 10 minutes.
Bake at 425 F for 10 - 15 minutes until golden brown. While rolls are baking, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to make frosting. Spread frosting on warm rolls before serving.
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