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Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls

Soft & fluffy dinner rolls made with sweet potatoes.
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings 16
Author Gina Kleinworth

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2-1/4 tsp active dry instant yeast
  • 1/2 tsp + 1/3 cup granulated sugar- divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-1/2 tsp table salt
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter- semi-melted
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato- cooked & unseasoned
  • 4-1/2 to 4-3/4 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • In a glass measuring cup, combine yeast, 1/2 tsp sugar & warm water (around 115-125 degrees)
  • Allow yeast to proof (it will become frothy)
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a large mixer bowl
  • Turn mixer on low with dough hook attachment & slowly pour in yeast mixture
  • Increase speed & mix until combined
  • Transfer to a lightly greased bowl- cover & place in a warm area to rise for 90 minutes (or until doubled in size)
  • Spray 9x3 pan with cooking spray
  • Divide dough into 16 equal portions & shape each into a ball & place in prepared pan
  • Cover & allow to rise another 2 hours
  • Preheat oven to 350 degree
  • Bake rolls 20-25 minutes or until golden
  • Serve warm
  • Store in an airtight container