Mom's Jiffy Cinnamon Rolls

Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups of flour, yellow cake mix, quick-rise yeast, and salt. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the warm water to the dry ingredients, mixing until thoroughly combined. The dough will be quite wet. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Mix in the remaining 1 cup of flour, or as much as needed, until the dough forms a soft, manageable ball. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 6 to 8 minutes, until smooth and elastic. (8 minutes)

Recipe View Roll the dough into a 9x18-inch rectangle. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Starting with a long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss, cut the log into 1-inch thick slices. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Arrange the cinnamon rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each roll. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Cover the rolls loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for about 15 minutes, or until doubled in size. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the cinnamon rolls are lightly golden brown and cooked through. (18 minutes)