Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls
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Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls
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Sweet potato cinnamon rolls are the cozy breakfast of your dreams! They're pillowy-soft and vegan-friendly. Bonus: our foolproof step-by-step photos make baking these super simple.
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Ingredients
Sweet Potato Dough
- 3 cups mashed sweet potato 2 to 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour more as needed, 240 g
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp oil vegetable or avocado oil, 30 mL
- 1 .25-oz package instant yeast* 7 g
- ¼ tsp each salt, baking powder, baking soda
Cinnamon Roll Filling
- ¼ cup unsalted margarine or butter melted, 56 g
- ¾ cup brown sugar 160 g
- 2 Tbsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp each ground cloves, ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
Icing
- 8 oz cream cheese softened, traditional and vegan both work well
- ¼ cup unsalted margarine or butter softened, 226 g
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar 180 g
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 mL
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mash Sweet Potato: To make 3 cups mashed sweet potato, peel and dice 2 or 3 sweet potatoes. Boil until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Strain and shake dry, then mash until smooth.
- Make Dough: To a large bowl or standing mixer, add mashed sweet potatoes 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, 2 Tbsp oil, 1 .25-oz package instant yeast*, ¼ tsp each salt, baking powder, baking soda.Knead until smooth, either for 5 minutes with the dough hook attachment of a stand mixer or 10 minutes by hand on a floured surface (add more flour as needed if the dough is too sticky).
- Let Dough Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased large bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let dough rise until doubled in size:Same Day Rolls - 1 ½ hours in a warm spotNext Day Rolls - 8 to 10 hours in the fridge
- Add Filling: On a floured piece of parchment paper, roll dough into a rectangle, about 10 x 14 inches. The long side of the rectangle should be facing you.In a small bowl, stir together ¼ cup unsalted margarine or butter (melted), ¾ cup brown sugar, 2 Tbsp cinnamon, ½ tsp each ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and ¼ tsp salt. Spread mixture all over the dough, leaving a 1-inch space at the top long edge uncovered.
- Roll & Slice: Gently and tightly roll dough from the widest edge of the rectangle (it's easiest to simply lift the parchment paper to roll the dough into an even cylinder). If needed, seal the seam with a touch of water. To cut the rolls, a string of floss works best. Use floss to make small marks where you'll cut the dough (aim for 12 rolls). Work a string of floss under the rolls. Cross your hands in opposite directions over the roll to make a clean cut.
- Let Rolls Rise: Place rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and allow rolls to rest for about 30 to 60 minutes, or while oven preheats to 350°F (176°C) (it's best if they double in size!)Remove plastic and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Make Icing: Use electric beaters to whip together all Icing ingredients until smooth.
- Serve: While rolls are still warm, spread on icing and enjoy!
Notes
- *If using active dry yeast, you'll need to activate it first. To activate the yeast, combine ½ cup of the mashed sweet potato, the brown sugar, and a splash of water. Stir in yeast and let sit until frothy.
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- Dough not rising? Place the bowl in a warm, draft-free spot, like an oven turned off but with the light on. If it still doesn't rise, your yeast may have lost its potency. To test if it’s still active, combine a teaspoon of yeast with a tablespoon of sugar and ¼ cup of warm water. If it foams after 5–10 minutes, it’s good to go! If not, it’s time to grab a fresh packet.
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- Freezing Instructions: After cutting the rolls, you can freeze them on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe container. To thaw, transfer frozen rolls onto a baking sheet, cover, and set in the fridge overnight. In the morning, place rolls on the counter for 30 minutes while the oven preheats, then bake as instructed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cinnamon roll
Calories
390kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
300mg
(13%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
7500IU
(150%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cinnamon rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cinnamon roll | |
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 7500IU | 150% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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