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Makes: 12 rolls.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Rise time: 2 hours
Cook time: 30 minutes @ 350° F


Combine the following in a large bowl, stir until butter melts, then let cool.

- 1/2 cup mashed potatoes - 6 tablespoons butter or margarine - 1 cup hot water - 6 tablespoons sugar (3/8 of a cup) - 1 teaspoon salt

Combine the following in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.

- 1 envelope active dry yeast - 1/4 cup warm water (~110° F)

Add yeast mixture and the following to first bowl, mix well.

- 1 egg - 4.25 cups all-purpose flour, more if needed

Knead in large bowl using a mixer with a dough hook until smooth and elastic (about 4 to 6 minutes).
Let rise in a warm, draft free area about 1 hour, until doubled in size.

Prepare filling: Melt butter in a small bowl.

- 4 tablespoons butter or margarine

In another small bowl, mix the dry filling ingredients.

- 1/2 cup sugar - 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12 x 18-inch rectangle. Spread with butter. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon mixture over surface.
Roll up tightly lengthwise, sealing edges. Cut into 12 slices. Place in greased 13 x 9-inch pan.
Let rise 30 to 45 minutes until nearly doubled.

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

Cool for 15 minutes. Combine icing ingredients and drizzle over rolls.

Icing: Combine the following in a medium bowl

- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened - 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract - 2.5 tablespoons milk - 1.5 cups powdered sugar

Notes:
- Original source

Last updated: April 22, 2012