Amazing Cinnamon Rolls

I love a nice, hot cinnamon roll in the morning.  The canned variety are okay but nothing beats a hot, sticky homemade roll.  Here is an easy recipe that is sure to become a family favorite. 

Cinnamon Rolls
Makes 15

2 packages rapid rise yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. vegetable oil
6 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 1/4 c. dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water.  Let stand until mixture is creamy (about 10 minutes).  Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat the buttermilk until warm (about 2 minutes).  Pour buttermilk and oil into yeast and mix.  Combine flour, salt & baking soda.  Gradually add flour mixture into yeast mixture a little at a time (about 1 cup).  Mix until a soft dough forms.  Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 20 times.  Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.  In a small bowl mix brown sugar, cinnamon and butter.  After dough has rested, roll dough, on a lightly floured surface, into a rectangle.  Spread brown sugar mixture over entire surface.  Roll into a log.  Slice into 1 inch pieces and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.  Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Bake for 15 - 20 minutes. 

Icing

1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. Karo syrup
1/3 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. butter

Boil all ingredients except butter in a small saucepan until it reaches soft ball stage on a candy thermometer.  Add butter and immediately plunge pan in a bowl of ice water.  Beat until white & smooth and pouring consistency.  Spread over hot cinnamon buns.