Jonathan's Quick Cinnamon Rolls

From Jonathan Truman

My family loves these cinnamon rolls.  It's my go-to recipe for Fathers' Day breakfast.  I only have to get up about an hour before everyone else to have them warm and ready to eat.

1/3 C sugar
3 Tbsp yeast
1/2 C oil
1 1/4 C warm water
2 beaten eggs
1 1/2 tsp salt
5 1/4 C flour
1/4 C melted butter
1 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
1/2 C sugar
nuts (optional)
raisins(optional)

Mix until dissolved 1/3 c sugar, 3 T yeast, 1/2 c oil, 1 1/4 c warm water.  Cover and let stand 15 minutes.  Add eggs to yeast mixture.  Add salt to sifted flour and gradually add to yeast mixture to form a soft dough.  Knead 5 minutes.  Roll into rectangle shape 1/4 inch thick.  Spread butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.  Add nuts and raisins.  Roll up dough.  Cut into 1 inch sliced and place on greased cookie sheet.  Let rest 10 minutes.  Bake at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

Sugar Glaze
2 C powdered sugar
1/4 C hot water
1 tsp butter or margarine
Mix well and spread over warm rolls.

I sometimes use brown sugar with the cinnamon to make more of a carmel roll.  Cream cheese frosting works great on the carmel rolls.  Just melt cream cheese in the microwave then add powdered sugar until it is the consistency you want.  Add a little milk if it gets too thick.

Store leftover rolls (if there are any) in a tightly covered container.  They can be reheated in the microwave.