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Cinnamon Rolls

Servings 24 rolls

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon non-diary creamer powdered
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 2/3 cups hot water
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast about 1 packet
  • 2/3 cups hot water
  • 2/3 cups vegetable oil
  • 8-12 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 pound 4 sticks margarine
  • 3 cups brown sugar loosely packed, for filling
  • 1/8-1/4 cup cinnamon for filling

Instructions
 

  • Dissolve non-dairy creamer, salt, and sugar in hot water. Then add cold water to bring it to luke-warm temperature (approximately 90 degrees).
  • Add yeast and vegetable oil and let sit 10-15 minutes so the yeast can activate.
  • Add flour in 1- to 2-cup increments until dough achieves desired consistency.
  • Cover bowl with a towel and leave in a warm place to proof for about an hour. While dough is proofing, melt margarine in a saucepan and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • After dough is finished proofing, roll out to approximately 1/4-inch thick. Brush generously with about half of the melted margarine and sprinkle it with the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Roll the dough and cut to desired size. Pour margarine to a depth of 1/2 inch into your baking pan and fill with cinnamon roll slices. Don't worry if they are swimming in margarine—that's part of the magic of this recipe.
  • Proof for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, or until they have doubled in size. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and flip the pan out onto a piece of foil (like you would an upside-down cake). Best enjoyed warm.

Notes

When reheating in the microwave, wrap in a damp paper towel and heat 15 to 20 seconds.