Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls are the perfect blend of comfort and flavor, offering a delightful hint of sweetness with every fluffy bite. These golden rolls are easy to make and serve as an excellent accompaniment to any meal or a comforting snack on their own. With a warm aroma filling your kitchen, these rolls will become the star of your dining table, leaving everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sweet potatoes (mashed)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast sweet potatoes until fork-tender (about 45 minutes). Let cool, then mash.
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and sugar; sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Stir in mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, and eggs into yeast mixture.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until soft dough forms; knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough, shape into balls, and place in a greased baking dish.
- Allow rolls to rise again for 30 minutes before baking at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs like rosemary or savory roasted garlic into the dough. Store leftover rolls at room temperature for up to two days or freeze them for longer storage.