Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls

August 19, 2013

A lightly sweet, delicious, flaky cinnamon roll that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth any time of day .

for the dough:

1/4 c water, warm
3/4 c milk, scalded and cooled to room temperature
2 c all purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
1 1/2 c whole wheat flour
1 1/2 c mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 medium sized potatoes)
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c shortening
2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
3/4 tsp salt
1 egg
1/2 c brown sugar
2 Tbs butter, melted
2 tsp cinnamon

for the icing:

3/4 c powdered sugar
1 1/2-2 Tbs milk
1 tsp honey

In a large mixing bowl dissolve the yeast in the warm water, add the milk, 1/4 c sugar, shortening, salt, egg and half of the flour to the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon until combined, then add the...
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Nutritions

Calories
301

Sodium
127mg
5% DV

Fat
3g
4% DV

Protein
7g
14% DV

Carbs
64g
21% DV

Fiber
4g
17% DV

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