Cinnamon Buns

Directions

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   In a saucepan, cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil Boil for 25 minutes or until tender.
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   Drain and return to saucepan; add all but 1/2 teaspoons of the sugar into potatoes and mash.
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   Let cool completely.
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   Meanwhile, in a large bowl, dissolve remaining sugar in water.
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   Srinkle with yeast and let stand for about 20 minutes or until frothy.
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   Whisk in butter and cooled potato mixture, salt and eggs.
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   Stir 2 3/4 cups fo the flour to form sticky dough.
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   Turn out onto floured surface and knead in remaining flour for about 5 minutes or until smooth.
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   Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
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    Punch down dough.
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    METHOD FOR CINNAMON SUGAR FILLING:.
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    In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
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    Roll dough on floured surface to 14x20 inches.
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    Spread dough with butter and sprinkle with sugar filling.
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    Starting at long side, roll tightly and pinch seam to close.
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    Using serrated knife, cut into 12 pieces and place in parchment lined13x9-inch pan, Cover and let rise for 30 minutes, or until doubled.
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    Bake in 375F oven for about 30 minutes or until golden.
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    Let cool slightly.
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    METHOD FOR CREAM CHEESE ICING:.
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    In a bowl, using electric hand mixer, beat cream cheese, and butter together until smooth.
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    Beat in icing sugar and whipping cream until creamy.
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    Spread over cinnamon buns before serving.
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    TIP: You can omit the cream cheese icing and simply whisk together icing sugar and 1/4 cup whipping cream until smooth and drizzle over cinnamon buns,.