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Combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, sugars, salt and orange peel in a large mixer bowl.
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Heat water, buttermilk and butter until very warm (120 to 130F) and add to bowl.
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Add sweet potato and egg; beat on high for 3 minutes.
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Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.
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Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
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(Or, put ingredients into bread machine pan in recommended order, set on dough cycle, and let it do its thing).
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To prepare the filling:.
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Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
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Stir in pecans.
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Reserve 1/4 cup butter.
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To prepare the topping:
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Mix together powdered sugar, butter, egg white and corn syrup until smooth.
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Stir in pecans.
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Roll dough into a 10 x 18-inch rectangle.
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Spread evenly with reserved 1/4 cup butter.
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Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over butter leaving a 1-inch border on the long edges.
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Roll up dough starting at one long side, like a jelly-roll.
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Place the roll seam side down.
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Cut roll into 12 equal slices and place in a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
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Evenly spread topping over rolls.
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(At this point, you can cover with plastic wrap - spray with a little oil - and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
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Remove from fridge and let stand 30 minutes before baking).
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Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 45 to 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
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Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Let rolls cool for 5 minutes.
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Stir together glaze ingredients until smooth, drizzle evenly over rolls.