What’s in this Sweet Potato Rolls Recipe
Sweet potato adds just a hint of sweetness to this bread that creates an amazing flavor.
Sweet Potatoes: You’ll need 1-2 medium-sized sweet potatoes to get the 3 cups needed for the recipe. Peel, and dice or cube so that they’re easy to boil and mash. Butter: Unsalted butter is best. Let it sit on the counter to adjust to room temperature prior to using. Milk: This will also need to adjust to room temperature with the butter. Egg: Plan on leaving this on the counter with the milk and butter as it also needs to be room temperature! Salt: Just a little bit is used to help with the structure of the bread. Water: It needs to be warmed to 105-110°F. Sugar: Granulated white sugar is used to enhance the natural flavor of the sweet potatoes. Active Dry Yeast: This recipe uses active yeast, which means it needs to be activated before use. But don’t worry, it’s simple and the steps for that are included in the recipe card. Bread Flour: I recommend using bread flour for these sweet potato rolls. It creates the perfect texture!
PRO TIP: Don’t add too much flour while kneading. Only add flour if the dough is too sticky.
Can I add fresh herbs to these rolls?
If you like, try mixing rosemary, sage, or thyme into the dough before baking. It will add an herby taste to the sweet potato!
How to Store
You can store sweet potato dinner rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
How to Freeze
Once cooled to room temperature, transfer the sweet potato rolls to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the fridge prior to reheating and serving.
Serving Suggestions
You can add different ingredients to finish off these sweet potato dinner rolls. Add a dusting of cinnamon, some brown sugar for added sweetness, or mix in garlic to the melted butter before brushing it on top. No matter how you serve them, they’ll be perfect for Thanksgiving!
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