Cinnamon Rolls (made with mashed potatoes)
Cinnamon Rolls (made with mashed potatoes)
Ingredients
- 1 large potato, unpeeled (or 2 medium)
- 1 cup (250 ml) milk, warm
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
- 4 3/4 cups (1.180 l) unbleached allpurpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons (12.5 ml) instant dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) canola oil
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- Milk, for brushing
- 1 cup (250 ml) icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) milk
Instructions
- In a pan of boiling water, cook the potato until tender. Drain, peel and mash the potato with a potato ricer or masher. You will need 250 ml (1 cup) of mashed potato. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the milk and sugar. Set aside.
- With a wooden spoon or in a stand mixer (with the dough hook), combine the flour, yeast and salt. Add the milk mixture, eggs and potato ans stir until the dough is smooth.
- Gradually stir in the butter and oil and knead the dough for about 5 minutes in a stand mixer or on a floured work surface. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky. Place the dough in a clean and lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let rest in a warm and humid place for about 45 minutes.
Cinnamon Rolls (made with mashed potatoes)