Mashed Potato Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Mashed Potato Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound russet potatoes, peeled and quartered; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided; 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 3/4 cup butter, melted; 2 eggs, beaten; 3/4 cup sugar; 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 8 cups all-purpose flour; FILLING:; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon; ICING:; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

A neighbor gave me the recipe for these yummy rolls. They're warm and wonderful to serve for breakfast of as a treat any time of day. I often make extra mashed potatoes with these cinnamon rolls in mind.—Christine Duncan, Ellensburg, Washington

Ingredients

1/2 pound russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/2 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid; set aside. Mash potatoes; set aside 1 cup. (Save remaining potatoes for another use.)
Heat reserved potato liquid to 110°-115°. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 2 tablespoons sugar in potato liquid; let stand 5 minutes. Add warm water, mashed potatoes, butter, eggs, sugar, milk powder, salt, vanilla and 5 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and chill overnight.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Spread butter over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the dough.
Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 12 slices; place cut side down in three greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, 45 minutes.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over rolls.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 260 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Mashed Potato Cinnamon Rolls in Country Woman January/February 1999

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rharkless

Dec 24, 2015

This is the only cinnamon roll recipe I use. It never fails to produce rave reviews. Like another reviewer, I save the potato water from boiling the potatoes. (It's good in any kind of bread recipe - not just this one.)
karilinden

Dec 11, 2015

I don't get how these only have 5 reviews! :) These are by far the best cinnamon rolls I have ever made or tasted! I'm ALWAYS asked for the recipe. I too make my own cream cheese frosting. I also use the potato water that I boiled the potatoes in for my "2 cups of water" that is called out in the recipe. It makes them SO fluffy and soft.
Cherie Hill

Oct 15, 2013

These are by far our favorite cinnamon rolls. They are ooey-gooey & delicious! The only thing I like to do different is put a cream cheese frosting on them.
jewellmrs

Sep 5, 2012

I think there is a mistake on sugar. 3/4 cup sugar is listed twice. Is that a booboo?
c-turtle

Feb 3, 2011

This is the best cinnamon roll recipe ever and everyone I ever serve them too agrees.