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Classic Cinnamon Rolls

Breakfast 🍳Dessert 🍰Snack 🍿 American Vegetarian 🥦Comfort-Food

Classic Cinnamon Rolls bake up pillowy and tender thanks to mashed potatoes in the dough, with a plush crumb swirled with buttery cinnamon sugar. They’re finished with a vanilla icing that melts into the warm spirals for a sweet, cozy bite. Perfect for a weekend breakfast, holiday brunch, or whenever you want bakery-style rolls at home.

  • Prep30 min
  • Cook30 min
  • Serves24
  • DifficultyMedium
Classic Cinnamon Rolls
  1. 1

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes, potato water, butter, sugar, salt, and hot water. Stir until the butter melts, then set aside to cool.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, combine the yeast with 1/2 cup warm water and let it rest for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the eggs, 2 cups flour, and the yeast mixture to the potato mixture, then beat until well mixed.

  4. 4

    Continue adding flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.

  5. 5

    Knead on a lightly floured surface until the dough is smooth and elastic (about 4 to 6 minutes), or knead with an electric mixer using a dough hook.

  6. 6

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning it to coat, and cover.

  7. 7

    Let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.

  8. 8

    Punch the dough down and divide it in half.

  9. 9

    On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough into a 12 x 18-inch rectangle.

  10. 10

    Spread with half the butter.

  11. 11

    Combine the sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle half of the mixture over the surface.

  12. 12

    Roll up tightly lengthwise, sealing the edges.

  13. 13

    Cut into 12 slices and place them in a greased 13 x 9-inch pan.

  14. 14

    Repeat with the remaining dough and cover.

  15. 15

    Let rise for 30 to 45 minutes, until nearly doubled.

  16. 16

    Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

  17. 17

    Cool for 15 minutes.

  18. 18

    Combine the icing ingredients and drizzle over the rolls.

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