Sweet Potato Rolls
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 1x
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Golden, fluffy dinner rolls with a hint of sweetness from mashed sweet potatoes. Perfect alongside any savory meal.
Ingredients
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 cups (237 ml) mashed sweet potatoes
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 whole egg
- 4 cups (946 ml) all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Combine yeast, sugar, and milk in a medium mixing bowl; stir until dissolved. Cover and set aside in a warm place for 10 minutes, until foamy.
- Add sweet potatoes, butter, salt, egg, and 3 cups of flour to the milk mixture; mix with a wooden spoon until well combined.
- Turn dough out onto a floured board and knead in about 1 cup of flour to make a soft dough. Knead for 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a buttered bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Deflate dough, form into 12 balls, place in a buttered 9×9 inch baking pan, cover, and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 22 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- To prevent sticking, lightly grease your hands with butter or oil before shaping the rolls.
- These rolls freeze well! Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil, and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 20
Frequently Asked Questions
Do sweet potato rolls taste sweet?
They have a subtle, gentle sweetness from the sweet potato, but they are not dessert-sweet. The flavor is mild enough to work alongside savory dishes.
Can I use canned sweet potato instead of fresh?
Yes, use canned sweet potato puree with no added sugar or spices. Make sure it is well-drained before mixing into the dough.
How do I know when the rolls are fully proofed?
The rolls should roughly double in size and look puffy. Press a finger lightly into one; if the indent springs back slowly, they are ready. 
Can I freeze sweet potato rolls?
Yes. Bake, cool completely, then freeze in a zip bag for up to 3 months. Warm in a 325°F (163°C) oven for about 10 minutes.
What makes sweet potato rolls so soft?
The moisture and natural sugars in sweet potato create a tender crumb and help keep the rolls soft longer than plain dinner rolls.
Aaaaah that looks and sounds amazing, sweet potatos are not the thing I have been using the most, but getting into it, and this sounds seriously great:)