Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Step 1

In a large bowl place warm water, sugar, oil, salt and yeast. Gently stir and set aside for 10 minutes to allow yeast to proof.

Step 2

In a large stand mixer add 3 cups flour and pour yeast mixture into flour.

Step 3

All to mix

Step 4

Add 3 more cups flour and allow to mix

Step 5

Add eggs one at a time

Step 6

Add 3 more cups of flower and allow to mix for 2-3 minutes

Step 7

And additional 1 to 1 1/2 cups slowly - 1/2 cup at a time and allow to fully incorporate into dough. Dough should be soft but not overly sticky.

Step 8

Remove from mixer and allow to raise for 20 minutes in a warm spot. *see Instant Pot Hack below in notes

Step 9

Take a small portion. About the size of a large fist and roll out to a circle about 10 in diameter.

Step 10

Sprinkle Brown Sugar over rolled dough

Step 11

Mix Sugar and Cinnamon and sprinkle half of it over dough.

Step 12

Set aside.

Step 13

Repeat step 9 and place on top of dough with brown sugar and cinnamon.

Step 14

Sprinkle with remaining sugar and cinnamon

Step 15

Using a glass cut a circle in the center of the Cinnamon Roll.

Step 16

Using a Pizza Cutter or sharp knife, cut slits around the circle about 2 inches apart. Do not cut up to the center circle. Leave about 3/4 inch buffer.

Step 17

Take each section and twist a full twist and place down.

Step 18

Repeat this will all slices

Step 19

Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes

Step 20

Drizzle with frosting