Amish Cinnamon Rolls

These Amish cinnamon rolls are a cherished family recipe that brings the warmth of homemade baking to your kitchen. Made with a touch of mashed potatoes, they boast a soft, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. It might seem like an odd ingredient, but the mashed potatoes help keep the rolls incredibly tender and fresh for days.

Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven, shared with neighbors, or gifted to loved ones, these rolls are a delightful way to spread comfort and joy. Their rich flavor and tender crumb make them a perfect treat for any occasion, filling your home with the sweet aroma of tradition.

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Amish Cinnamon Rolls

RuthAnn Zimmerman

Makes 3-4 Dozen Cinnamon Rolls

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Ingredients

2 cups warm water
2 TBS active dry yeast
1 TBS + 1 cup granulated sugar
10 cups of flour
2 cups Mashed potatoes (or 2 cups Instant Potatoes
1 cup melted butter
5 eggs
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk

Instructions

Mix together:
2 cups warm water
2 TBS active dry yeast
1 TBS sugar
Let rest until yeast is dissolved and foamy.
Then Add:
4 cups flour
Mix until smooth texture, let rise until double in size.
Mix together enrichment ingredients:
2 cups mashed potatoes (or 2 cups prepared instant potatoes)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 TBS salt
1 cup melted butter
5 beaten eggs
Add to your yeast mixture
Add:
6 cups flour
Knead until smooth and elastic, let rise until double, divide into 4-6 portions and roll each portion into 1/4 to 1/2 inch a rectangular shape. Spread with butter, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Then roll up your rectangle starting with the long side. Cut into 1 inch slices with a string, place into pan and let rise until double in size.
Bake at 350F for 15-35 minutes, depending on the size of your rolls, until they just start changing color over top.
Recipe for sticky bun mixture:
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
Cook together until sugar is dissolved, spread into bottom of two 9x13 pans, sprinkle with nuts of choice, place unbaked cinnamon rolls on top of sticky layer, bake as usual. When serving sticky buns, flip them upside down with the sticky layer as the top.