SWEET POTATO CINNAMON ROLLS

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls image

Provided by Kimi Gaines

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 21

3/4 c milk
1/4 c butter
2 Tbsp sugar
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast or one package
3 1/2 c bread flour
1/2 c cooked mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 tsp cinnamon or cardamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp orange or lemon zest (we used lemon)
FILLING
1/2 c butter, softened
1 c brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbsp cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
ICING
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp orange juice or fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp grated orange peel or lemon
2 1/2 c powdered sugar

Steps:

1. Combine the milk and the butter in a measuring cup and microwave for 45 seconds. If it gets to hot, cool slightly.
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.
3. In a bowl when dough is almost ready make the filling, combing all ingredients together. Set aside.
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.
5. Place in a 375F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
6. Mix icing ingredients together and ice while still warm.