Sweet Potato Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 envelope of active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 5 tbsp butter flavored vegetable shortening
• 1 1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes
• 8 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large eggs
• 1/4 cup warm milk
• 2 tsp bourbon vanilla extract (OR regular vanilla extract)

Steps

1. 1

   Pour 1/2 cup of warm water into the stand mixer or bowl, then sprinkle in the active dry yeast and sugar.

2. 2

   Mix everything until the sugar and yeast dissolves then let sit for about 5 minutes, or until it foams.

3. 3

   Next, melt the butter flavored shortening over low heat, then pour it in the bowl once the yeast foams.

4. 4

   Sprinkle 1 tsp of salt into the bowl, then add in1 cup of flour.

5. 5

   Turn the mixer on a medium speed, and add in another cup of flour.

6. 6

   Crack open one egg, and toss it into the bowl.

7. 7

   Next alternate adding the rest of the flour, and 1/2 cup of warm milk into the bowl.

8. 8

   Once the dough has formed, turn off the mixer, and remove the dough from the bowl.

9. 9

   Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes.

10. 10

    Grease a bowl, then place the dough into the bowl, and cover.

11. 11

    Let rest for 1 1/2 hours.

12. 12

    After the dough has rested, punch out the excess air, and roll it out.

13. 13

    In a large mixing bowl add in the mashed sweet potatoes ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, butter, sugar, bourbon vanilla extract, egg, and milk.

14. 14

    Mix Everything until well combined.

15. 15

    Spread the sweet potato pie filling all over the dough, then roll it up.

16. 16

    Cut the dough using butcher string ( watch video)

17. 17

    Butter a 9x13, then place the rolls into the bake dish.

18. 18

    Cover the rolls, then place them in a warm place.

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    Let the rolls rest for about 30 minutes.

20. 20

    Preheat the oven to 350 F.

21. 21

    Once the rolls have doubled in sized, bake them for 30 minutes.

22. 22

    Remove the rolls from the oven, and let cool.

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    Place a medium sized pan over medium heat.

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    Toss in 4 tbsp of butter, and 2 cups of marshmallows.

25. 25

    Mix, and stir until everything is completely melted.

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    Pour the marshmallow glaze over the rolls.

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    Let sit until they are cool enough to eat.

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    Serve and enjoy!