GOLDEN HONEY SWEET ROLLS

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I turn leftover sweet potatoes into these soft, tender sweet rolls packed with honey flavor. It's a great way to surprise the family the day after Thanksgiving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm 1% buttermilk (110° to 115°)
1 tablespoon honey
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup cold mashed sweet potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground mace
5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup honey, warmed
FILLING:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm buttermilk. Stir in honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the eggs, sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, salt, mace and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Pour melted butter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans. Drizzle with honey; set aside. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 16-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread with softened butter; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place cut side down in prepared pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 563mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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