Once You Try Cinnamon Rolls This Way, You Won't Go Back

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar texture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

Heat 1/2 cup whole milk and 1/4 cup water in the microwave to 115 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pour the heated milk and water into a mixing bowl.

Add 2 1/2 teaspoons of active dry yeast to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the yeast mixture and stir.

Wait for 5 to 10 minutes until the yeast activates, checking for bubbles.

Add 1/3 cup (67 grams) of granulated sugar to the yeast mixture.

Add 1 cup (210 grams) of mashed russet potato to the bowl.

Add 2 large eggs (room temperature) to the mixture and lightly beat them before adding.

Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons of table salt over the mixture.

Add 2 cups (250 grams) of bread flour to the bowl and stir to combine.

Add another cup of flour (about 3 cups total) and stir until it becomes difficult to mix.

Switch to a stand mixer with a paddle attachment and add the remaining flour as needed.

Once the dough starts clinging together, switch to a dough hook attachment.

Add 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the dough one tablespoon at a time while mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.

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