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Sweet Potato Rolls

Soft and Sweet Potato Rolls for Cozy Homemade Meals

These Sweet Potato Rolls are fluffy, comforting, and perfect for any meal, bringing warmth and nostalgia to your dining table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Roasted and mashed
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 packet Yeast Active dry
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust for sweetness
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Use dairy-free for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor
  • 1 cup Milk Dairy-free options available
  • 1 large Egg Consider flax or chia egg for vegan

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • Baking Tray
  • Small Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • wooden spoon
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet Potato Rolls
  1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel and chop them, boil for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender, then mash.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Warm milk and butter, cool, then whisk in egg and add to dry mixture.
  4. Form the Dough: Mix mashed sweet potatoes with the wet and dry ingredients, knead until smooth.
  5. First Rise: Cover dough in a greased bowl and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  6. Shape Rolls: Punch down, divide into portions, and shape into rolls on a baking tray.
  7. Second Rise: Cover rolls and let rise for 30 minutes.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Serve: Allow to cool slightly and serve warm with butter if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1240IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure yeast freshness by dissolving in warm water before starting to confirm it’s active. Kneading is crucial for fluffy rolls.

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