Description
These soft, fluffy Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls are a delightful twist on a classic. Infused with the subtle sweetness and rich color of mashed sweet potato, they are perfect for any family dinner or holiday feast. Easy to make, these rolls add a wonderful richness and tender texture to your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed and cooked sweet potato
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potato: Cook and mash until smooth. Set aside.
- Activate yeast: Mix warm milk with yeast and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Combine ingredients: In a bowl, mix mashed sweet potato, melted butter, eggs, and salt with the activated yeast mixture. Stir well.
- Mix dough: Gradually add flour to form a sticky dough.
- Knead: On a floured surface, knead for about 8 minutes until smooth.
- First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours.
- Shape rolls: Punch down the dough, divide, and shape into 12-15 rolls.
- Second rise: Place shaped rolls on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- For quicker cooking, peel and cube the sweet potato before cooking.
- It’s okay if the dough is slightly sticky; avoid adding too much extra flour.
- Baking times may vary; check rolls at 20 minutes.
- For freezing, shape the rolls, then freeze. Thaw and let rise before baking.
- Brush with melted butter immediately after baking for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Roll
- Calories: 180 kcal