One Hour Cinnamon Rolls

High-yeast rolls. Makes 24. Frosting variations included.

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One Hour Cinnamon Rolls
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40 minPrep Time
15 minCook Time
~1 hrTotal Time
24Servings

Dough sponge

  • 3½ cups warm water
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup oil
  • 6 tablespoons yeast (4½ if instant)

Dough

  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 10½ cups flour

Filling

  • ½ cup melted butter, divided
  • 1 cup sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Frosting

  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 dashes salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • Milk as needed

Instructions

  1. Mix water, sugar, oil, and yeast. Rest 15 minutes.
  2. Add salt, eggs, and flour. Mix 10 minutes, rest 10 minutes.
  3. Oil the counter. Divide dough in half. Press each half into a rectangle. Spread with ¼ cup melted butter and cinnamon-sugar. Roll up. Cut 12 rolls per half. Place on greased sheets.
  4. Let rise. Bake 12–15 minutes at 400°F.
  5. Beat frosting ingredients, thinning with milk. Orange: add orange juice concentrate. Chocolate: add cocoa and a few drops of water. Cream cheese: beat in cream cheese.