The story behind these Softest Cinnamon Rolls is this: I have been in search of the perfect cinnamon roll recipe since I’ve been married. It took me a long time to even attempt making them. Whenever I made any recipe I tried, they came out firm and tasting like they were stale, even fresh from the oven. I sort of gave up. Then I found this recipe for Potato Rolls and knew the second I bit into one that this was going to change things. Big time! And it did. I found the perfect cinnamon roll base, you guys! They are so soft and fluffy and perfect. I am not kidding. These are perfect. Then I used my favorite frosting ever that I put on this Banana Cake. The two go so well together that they got married. It was beautiful.
And they are so easy. Do not be afraid to try these. I know bread making came be scary, but this dough is so forgiving that you can’t really mess it up. I thought I had the first time I made the Potato Rolls, but they came out amazingly. Please give these a try!
This recipe is a part of a series called Summer Baking with Chinet. Chinet makes it easy to share food, if you are into that sort of thing. Wouldn’t these cinnamon rolls be perfect for a new mom or new neighbors to welcome them? Their disposable bakeware is sturdy and has a non-stick surface. Plus they are earth friendly!
Softest Cinnamon Rolls
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Author: Mandy Bird
: Dessert
Ingredients
- For Cinnamon Rolls
- ¾ c. sugar
- ¾ c. butter or shortening (I used butter)
- 3 c. scalded milk* instructions below
- 1 c. potato flakes
- 1 Tbsp. salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 Tbsp. SAF Instant Yeast or 2 Tb Fleishmann's yeast
- 7 c. flour
- *1/3 c. additional butter, softened
- 1 C. brown sugar
- cinnamon
- chocolate chips, raisins, or nuts (optional)
- Vanilla Bean Frosting
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup heavy cream or half and half
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or just use vanilla extract)
- 1¼ cups confectioner's sugar
Directions
- Heat a medium sauce pan over medium heat and add the milk. Cook until the edges begin to foam and froth, but do not allow it to boil. There will be a little layer of the milk "skin" on top. Remove from heat and add the sugar, shortening or butter, potato flakes and salt.
- Stir thoroughly and allow to cool to lukewarm.
- Add the yeast, stir and then add the eggs, stirring until they are mixed in.
- Place the flour in a large bowl.
- Pour the milk mixture in and stir until the dough has come together, but is still soft. Sometimes I only use like 6- 6½ cups of flour. This is not like bread dough. It is slightly sticky dough.
- Cover the bowl with a towel or saran wrap.
- Let dough rise for one hour.
- Push down and divide dough into 2 parts.
- Roll out one portion at a time to ½" thick and butter the surface of the dough with a few pats of butter.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon and optional toppings.
- Roll up starting with the long side; pinch seam to seal.
- Using string or floss, cut into 1 inch sections.
- Place about 1 inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheet and cover with a towel.
- Let rise for 1-2 hours more or until doubled in size.
- Bake at 350 until golden brown, 14-20 min.
- Frosting: Beat together the butter and powdered sugar.
- Add the cream and vanilla; beat until smooth.
- Frost cinnamon rolls.
I love to take food to family gatherings. All the kids love my Oatmeal Jam bars!
Great recipe! Love love love cinnamon rolls, especially soft ones. <br /><br />I love baking desserts just so others can enjoy. I like to give desserts as birthday or Christmas gifts. Or for a special occasions. But most of the time, I just like to do it just because. It's just a lot of fun for me! And for others (I hope!). <br /><br />lemcgill2@gmail.com
I share with my co workers who keep me from eating it all myself.
I would love to make healthy food for my family and friends who visit me in my new home!
I love to cook for others family, freinds and any who stops by.lclark@kuhncom.net
These rolls sound amazing. Super soft cinnamon rolls are the best! I love to share food with co-workers.
Every opportunity that we can my 3 daughters & families come together at my home & each bring part of our chosen menu to share. A good time is certain. 🙂
I just love a soft, ooey gooey cinnamon roll! What a fabulous idea to use the potato roll base for your rolls! I wish I could reach into my screen and grab 2-3 for right now!!!
Holidays are a big baking session for me:)
Whenever the urge to surprise someone special kicks in with my husband on top of the list:-) Mahalo nui for the soft cinnamon rolls! Another surprise in the making.
I like to share food with my daughters friends! They come over so much so I am always making something! Usually sweets :)<br />keshakeke(at)gmail(dot)com
I love sharing food any way I can. 🙂 Whether it's taking dinner to a new mom, fixing food for a funeral, or having people over – I always try new recipes. 🙂 THANK YOU for a great giveaway! Be BLESSED!<br />(pooh0612@aol.com)
Gorgeous, I love cinnamon rolls. I have heard of potato flakes but never used them. I always take food into work to share, if I come in empty handing then people are mad! 😉
I love to share with others during family gatherings.
I take food whenever someone is sick, has a death in the family or has a baby. We also have a friend who is blind and his wife just died two months ago, so we are taking food to him a couple times a week. <br /><br />Sherri<br />reeree821@aol.com
Family parties! :)<br /><br />Nicole<br />Coconutgrl908@yahoo.com
I love that this recipe uses potato flakes rather than mashed potatoes. I've seen recipes for potato rolls that look good, but I never have leftover mashed potatoes and making them just for a recipe seems like too much work (!)<br /><br />I usually share food at church functions or when someone has had a death in the family. These pans would be great for that. Thank you!<br /><br />sharonjo
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what are potato flakes? I am in Canada and we have instant potatoes which think are flakes…..is that what you mean? I would love to make these for my hubby but – potato flakes????
Yes potato flakes are the same as instant potatoes.
Just a couple of questions before making these amazing looking rolls. How many rolls does the recipe yield and what are the dimensions of each rectangle when rolled out to 1/2"? Thank you!