Description
Homemade sweet potato cinnamon rolls combine Southern comfort with warm, fragrant spices. Rich, pillowy dough infused with smooth sweet potato creates a delightful breakfast treat you’ll crave from first delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sweet potato puree
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
Sweeteners and Spices:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ ounce (7 grams) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup warm water
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 3–4 tablespoons milk
- 8 tablespoons (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 8 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining it with sugar in warm water. Allow the mixture to develop a foamy texture, indicating successful fermentation.
- In a stand mixer, blend flour, sugar, and salt. Gradually introduce sweet potato puree, milk, melted butter, activated yeast, and eggs. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are well incorporated.
- Gradually fold in remaining flour, kneading the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. The dough should cleanly separate from the mixing bowl’s sides.
- Transfer the dough to a greased container, shaping it into a compact sphere. Cover and position in a warm environment, allowing it to expand and double in volume.
- After chilling the dough briefly, roll it into a rectangular shape on a floured surface. Generously distribute the cinnamon filling across the entire surface, creating an even layer.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight cylinder, then slice into individual segments. Arrange the rolls strategically within a prepared baking pan.
- Permit the rolls to undergo a secondary rise, becoming light and puffy. This process enhances their texture and volume.
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Bake the rolls until they transform into a rich, golden-brown color with crisp edges.
- Craft the glaze by browning butter and blending it with cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Drizzle the decadent mixture over warm rolls, garnishing with chopped pecans for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Rich sweet potato introduces extraordinary moisture and soft texture to traditional cinnamon rolls.
- Yeast activation requires precise temperature control for perfect dough rising and fluffy consistency.
- Chilling dough briefly before rolling helps maintain structural integrity and prevents excessive stickiness during assembly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg