Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• Dough

• 4 cups whole milk
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 packages (4 1/2 tsp) active dry yeast
• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp (rounded) baking powder
• 1 tsp (rounded) baking soda
• 3 tsp salt

• Filling

• 3 sticks melted butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp cinnamon

• Icing

• 1 bag (2 lbs.) powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup milk (add gradually)
• Pinch of salt

Directions

1. 1

   Heat milk, oil, and sugar until warm (about 110°).

2. 2

   Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add 7 cups flour and stir until combined.

4. 4

   Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

5. 5

   Mix in baking powder, baking soda, salt, and remaining 1 cup flour.

6. 6

   Stir to combine.

7. 7

   Divide dough in half and roll into a large rectangle.

8. 8

   Spread melted butter, sugars, and cinnamon.

9. 9

   Roll tightly into a log and slice into 1–1 1/2-inch rolls.

10. 10

    Place in buttered pans and let rise 20–30 minutes.

11. 11

    Bake at 375° for 15–18 minutes until light golden.

12. 12

    Mix icing ingredients until smooth and pour over warm rolls.

13. 13

    Tips: Refrigerate after cutting and bake the next morning if desired.

14. 14

    Freeze before baking for later use.

15. 15

    Do not overbake.