Classic Cinnamon Buns

Directions

1. 1
   To begin, put the 5 cups of water in a bowl and put the yeast in as well.
2. 2
   Stir until the yeast is dissolved and the water looks cloudy.
3. 3
   Stir 6 cups flour in with the yeast, always stirring in the same direction.
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   After that let the mixture sit for 2 hours, and it should be covered.
5. 5
   The mixture will have grown.
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   Gently stir it, then add in the sugar and salt and mix it in.
7. 7
   Add 6 more cups flour, one cup at a time.
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   When the dough becomes far too difficult to stir with a spoon, put in on a well floured workspace.
9. 9
   Knead the dough for about 10 min.
10. 10
    Add more flour as needed.
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    After the 10 min the dough should be smooth and elasticky.
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    Place the dough in an oiled bowl and allow it to sit for 1 1/2- 2 hours.
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    The bowl should be coverd with plastic wrap.
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    After letting it sit it should have doubled in size.
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    Put it on your workspace and roll into a square about 24 inches long.
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    Rub the oil all over the top surface of the dough and then lightly sprinkle the sugar and then the cinnamon.
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    Roll the dough up so it looks like a big roll and cut it in to about 24 equal pieces, (about 1 inch in length for each roll).
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    On parchment or a lightly greased baking sheet lay out the rolls and cover them with plastic wrap, then allow them to rise for 30 min.
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    While this is happening, preheat your oven to 400 deg F.
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    After the 30 mins the rolls should have risen some.
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    Place them in the oven and allow to cook for 35 to 40 min.
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    If you want a nice soft top, place a cotton cloth on top of them for about 10 min.