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Shauna's Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time:

30 minutes

Cook Time:

30 minutes

Serves:

24 Servings

Level:

Advanced

About the Recipe

These cinnamon rolls are a true labor of love that your family and friends will adore you for. A delicious weekend project that your children and grandchildren will have fun making with you. The kitchen will get messy, but the memories will be lifelong.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup mashed potatoes (about 2 potatoes yields a cup)

  • 1 cup reserved potato water

  • 3/4 cup butter OR margarine

  • 3/4 cup sugar

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 cup hot water

  • 2 envelopes active dry yeast

  • 1/2 cup warm water

  • 2 eggs

  • 8 1/2 cups bread flour (or all-purpose), add more if needed


Filling: Per Dozen

  • 1/2 cup butter OR margarine, softened

  • 1 cup dark brown sugar

  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon


Icing: Per Dozen

  • 3 cups powdered sugar

  • 6 tablespoons butter OR margarine, softened

  • 5-6 Tablespoons of milk (add more if needed)

  • 2 teaspoons 100% pure vanilla extract (Almond extract is super tasty too)

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • (Optional: 4 ounces of cream cheese softened)


Preparation

Step 1


Cook and mash potatoes, then combine potatoes, potato water, butter, sugar, salt, and hot water in large mixing bowl. Stir until butter melts; set aside and allow to cool. Combine yeast and 1/2 cup warm water in small bowl. Let rest 5 minutes. Add eggs, 2 cups of flour and yeast mixture to potato mixture. Beat until well mixed. Continue adding flour, 1 cup at a time until soft dough forms.


Step 2


Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic (about 4 to 6 minutes), OR knead with electric mixer using dough hook. Plce in greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover.


Step 3


Let rise in a warm, draft free area (the microwave or unheated oven work great) about 1 hour until doubled in size. Punch dough down; divide in half.


Step 4


Roll out one portion of dough on lightly floured surface to a 12 x 18 inch rectangle. lightly brush with melted butter. Combine 1/2 melted butter, dark brown sugar, and cinnamon; spread mixture over the surface. Roll up tightly lengthwise, sealing edges. Cut into 12 slices. Place in greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover. Let Rise 30-45 minutes until nearly doubled.


Step 5


Bake in preheated 350 degrees F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.


Step 6


Cool for 15 minutes. Combine icing ingredients and spread or drizzle over rolls.

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