5 from 51 votes
Sweet Potato Rolls
Sweet Potato Rolls are soft, subtly sweet bread rolls that incorporate mashed sweet potato into a yeast dough, giving them tender crumb and moist texture. The dough uses a combination of milk, water, and butter along with standard bread ingredients, producing rolls that are slightly sweet and rich in flavor. These rolls can accompany meals or be enjoyed as a snack.
Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
8
rolls
Calories:
219 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar divided, 2 tablespoons
- 1 1/4 teaspoon yeast
- 1 egg
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup sweet potato mashed
- 2 1/4-2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour more depending on moisture of dough
Instructions
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the milk and water. Heat in a microwave until the temperature reaches between 102 and 100 degrees F, about 40 seconds. Stir 1 teaspoon of sugar into the mixture and add the yeast. Gently mix and set aside to allow the yeast to activate and become foamy about 5 minutes.
- With a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, add in the egg, salt, 3 tablespoons butter, sweet potato, and flour and mix until combined, about 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the yeast mixture and allow it to incorporate. Mix until the ingredients are smooth and doughlike, and the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl but still sticks to the bottom. This will take about 8 minutes. If the dough is still sticking to the sides of the bowl after 8 minutes, add an additional 1/4 cup flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough releases from the sides.
- Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough until it becomes a smooth and uniform ball. Place it into a lightly greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap and set it in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough doubles in size.
- Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and cut it into 8 to 10 equal pieces. Roll the dough into small balls, and place them seam-side down in a greased skillet (or one lined with parchment paper). Cover and let rise until rolls have doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown on top and have reached 200 degreed F internally.
- Cool 5 to 10 minutes before enjoying.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
272mg
(11%)
Potassium
104mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1340IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1340IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.