"Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls Adapted from Southern Living Magazine..."
INGREDIENTS
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For rolls: -
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active dry yeast - 2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes
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warm water - 1/2 cup (100 to 110 degrees)
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sugar - 1 teaspoon
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all-purpose flour - 5-1/2 cups
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mashed sweet potatoes - 1 cup
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egg, lightly beaten - 1
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buttermilk - 1 cup
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sugar - 1/2 cup
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butter, melted - 1/4 cup
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grated orange rind - 2 Tbsp.
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salt - 1 1/2 tsp.
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baking soda - 1 tsp.
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For filling: -
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melted butter - 3/4 cup
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firmly packed light brown sugar - 2 cups
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chopped toasted pecans - 1 cup
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ground cinnamon - 2 tablespoons
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For glaze: -
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firmly packed light brown sugar - 1 cup
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corn syrup - 1/3 cup
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butter - 1/4 cup
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heavy cream - 1/2 cup
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vanilla - 1 teaspoon