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Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls in rustic kitchen

Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls That Melt in Your Mouth: A Homemade Comfort Food Favorite

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Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with a subtle sweetness. Perfect for any dinner table or brunch spread.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and honey. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Add mashed sweet potatoes, egg, butter, and salt. Mix until combined.
  3. Gradually add flour, mixing until dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes.
  4. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, for 1 hour or until doubled.
  5. Punch down and divide into 12 balls. Place in a greased pan.
  6. Let rise again for 30–45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown. Brush with melted butter.

Notes

  • You can refrigerate dough overnight after first rise.
  • Use dairy-free substitutes to make it vegan-friendly.
  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg