Easy Cinnamon Buns

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
5 cups whole-wheat flour 1 package yellow cake mix 2 packages quick-rise yeast 2 ½ cups warm water¼ cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons apple butter¾ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine 4 cups flour, dry cake mix, yeast and warm water until smooth.
Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half.
Roll each portion into a 14-in. x 10-in. rectangle.
Combine melted butter and apple butter in a small bowl.
Brush dough with butter mixture; sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side.
Cut each roll into 12 slices; place cut side down in two greased 13”x 9” baking pans.
Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 20 minutes.
Bake at 400F for 10-15 minutes.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 430.6
  • Total Fat: 8.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 10.2 mg
  • Sodium: 325.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 86.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
  • Protein: 7.9 g

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