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Fluffy Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls

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These Fluffy Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls are soft, golden, and subtly sweet, making them the perfect homemade bread for Thanksgiving or any festive meal. The addition of mashed sweet potato gives them a pillowy texture and beautiful color that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium sweet potato (about 7 oz), peeled and cubed
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted (for brushing tops)
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional, for brushing tops)

Instructions

  1. Peel and cube the sweet potato. Place in a saucepan, cover with water, and simmer until fork-tender (about 10-12 minutes). Drain, then mash until smooth. You’ll need about 3/4 cup mashed sweet potato.
  2. In a large bowl (or stand mixer), combine the warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle in the yeast, stir, and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  3. Add mashed sweet potato, melted butter, egg, and salt. Stir until well combined.
  4. Gradually add flour, mixing after each addition, until the dough comes together and is only slightly sticky.
  5. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes by hand, or 5-6 minutes with a mixer on medium, until smooth and elastic.
  6. Shape dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  7. Punch down the dough, then divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball and arrange evenly in a greased baking dish.
  8. Cover rolls loosely and let rise for 30-40 minutes, until puffed and touching.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown on top and cooked through.
  10. While hot, brush tops with melted butter (and honey, if desired). Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For vegan rolls, replace butter with vegan margarine, milk with non-dairy milk, and egg with 2 tbsp extra sweet potato plus 1 tbsp oil. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. Rolls are best enjoyed warm and can be made ahead or frozen. If dough is sticky, add flour sparingly; if dry, add a bit more milk.

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