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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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These sticky, sweet, irrestible cinnamon buns are made with potato dough!! Home bakers are in for a surprise when they try these traditional cinnamon buns with potatoes in the mix. The fluffy potato dough is just the perfect way to wrap up sweet buttery brown sugar and cinnamon. These delectable buns are ideal for breakfast at the cottage or if you are entertaining house guests this summer. Prepare the dough the night before and then bake the buns the next morning for breakfast or brunch. Ingredients:
8 ounces long potatoes, peeled and cubed |
3 tablespoons granulated sugar |
1/2 cup warm water |
2 tablespoons active dry yeast |
1/3 cup butter, melted |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 eggs |
3 cups all-purpose flour |
1 cup brown sugar, packed |
1 tablespoon cinnamon |
1/3 cup very soft butter |
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened |
2 tablespoons butter, softened |
3/4 cup icing sugar |
3 tablespoons 35% cream |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil Boil for 25 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to saucepan; add all but 1/2 teaspoons of the sugar into potatoes and mash. Let cool completely.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, dissolve remaining sugar in water. Srinkle with yeast and let stand for about 20 minutes or until frothy. Whisk in butter and cooled potato mixture, salt and eggs.
3. Stir 2 3/4 cups fo the flour to form sticky dough. Turn out onto floured surface and knead in remaining flour for about 5 minutes or until smooth. Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk. Punch down dough.
4. METHOD FOR CINNAMON SUGAR FILLING:.
5. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
6. Roll dough on floured surface to 14x20 inches. Spread dough with butter and sprinkle with sugar filling. Starting at long side, roll tightly and pinch seam to close. Using serrated knife, cut into 12 pieces and place in parchment lined13x9-inch pan, Cover and let rise for 30 minutes, or until doubled.
7. Bake in 375F oven for about 30 minutes or until golden. Let cool slightly.
8. METHOD FOR CREAM CHEESE ICING:.
9. In a bowl, using electric hand mixer, beat cream cheese, and butter together until smooth. Beat in icing sugar and whipping cream until creamy. Spread over cinnamon buns before serving.
10. TIP: You can omit the cream cheese icing and simply whisk together icing sugar and 1/4 cup whipping cream until smooth and drizzle over cinnamon buns,.
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