Soft Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
Make tender, fluffy sweet potato rolls perfect for any dinner or holiday meal. This recipe yields soft, slightly sweet bread with a beautiful golden color.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 145 min
- Yield: 12 to 16 rolls
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 large sweet potato)
- 1/2 cup warm milk (105-115 degrees F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Combine the warm milk and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the mashed sweet potato and the egg until combined.
- Add the yeast mixture and salt to the sweet potato mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms. You may need slightly less or more flour.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough gently. Divide the dough into 12 or 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
- Place the dough balls close together in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise again for 30 to 45 minutes, or until puffy.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Brush the tops of the rolls lightly with the beaten egg wash.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven. Brush the tops immediately with melted butter for extra flavor and shine. Serve warm.
Notes
- For the best texture, ensure your mashed sweet potato is smooth and not watery.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with bread flour.
- These rolls freeze well after baking. Cool completely, place in an airtight bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a 350 degree oven until warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 25