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Potato Cinnamon Rolls

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Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls made with mashed potatoes for extra tenderness, swirled with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a sweet vanilla icing.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk (scalded)
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 pkg yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 eggs (slightly beaten)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup mashed potatoes
  • 9–10 cups flour (divided)
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened, for filling)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tbsp butter (softened, for icing)
  • 1 tbsp shortening
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • dash salt
  • milk (to consistency)

Instructions

  1. Scald the milk and allow it to cool until lukewarm.
  2. Dissolve the yeast in warm water, then add it to the milk mixture and stir.
  3. Add eggs, sugar, salt, mashed potatoes, and 4 cups of flour. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add remaining flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
  5. Cover the dough and let it rise until doubled in size.
  6. Divide dough in half and roll into large rectangles.
  7. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough.
  8. Mix brown sugar, sugar, and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the buttered dough.
  9. Roll each rectangle tightly into a log and slice into 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces.
  10. Place rolls into greased baking pans, cover, and let rise until doubled.
  11. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  12. For icing, mix powdered sugar, butter, shortening, vanilla, salt, and enough milk to reach desired consistency.
  13. Spread icing over slightly cooled rolls.
  14. Cool completely before storing or serving.

Notes

  • Mashed potatoes add moisture and softness to the dough.
  • Use more butter in the filling for richer flavor if desired.
  • Rolls can be frozen after baking; thaw and reheat before serving.
  • Ensure milk is not too hot when adding yeast to avoid killing it.

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