sweet potato cinnamon rolls

orlando, FL
Updated on May 13, 2013

My daughter Danielle has been on a baking spree. I love to get in the kitchen and cook together. The sweet rolls were nothing short of amazing. Great if you have left over sweet potatoes or just cooing up a few. Either way, you will be sure to love them.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method ---
yield 8 large-12 small rolls

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast or one package
  • 3 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1/2 cup cooked mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or cardamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon orange or lemon zest (we used lemon)
  • FILLING
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
  • ICING
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice or fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel or lemon
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

How To Make sweet potato cinnamon rolls

  • Step 1
    Combine the milk and the butter in a measuring cup and microwave for 45 seconds. If it gets to hot, cool slightly.
  • Step 2
    In your bread machine add milk, sugar & yeast. Let sit for 1 minute. Add flour, sweet potatoes, cinnamon, salt and lemon peel. Set bread machine on the dough cycle.
  • Step 3
    In a bowl when dough is almost ready make the filling, combing all ingredients together. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    When dough is ready, remove from bread machine. Pull dough out and roll into a large rectangle shape. Spread filling almost to the edges. Roll up dough and cut into 8 large or 12 smaller slices. Place on parchment paper or sprayed cookie sheet with edges. Cover and let rise till double in size.
  • Step 5
    Place in a 375F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Mix icing ingredients together and ice while still warm.

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