Description
These soft and fluffy sweet potato rolls are a comforting addition to any meal, combining the natural sweetness and vibrant color of sweet potatoes with the irresistible texture of freshly baked bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium sweet potato (about 250–290g), peeled and chopped
- 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed to about 110°F
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast (1 standard size packet)
- 1/3 cup honey, divided
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 and 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 5 and 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more as needed
- Optional: 2 tablespoons melted butter and flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potato, boil until soft (about 10–12 minutes), drain and mash. Measure 1 cup mashed sweet potato and let cool.
- In a small bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining honey, eggs, softened butter, mashed sweet potato, salt, and 1 cup flour. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the remaining flour and knead using a mixer or by hand until the dough is soft and slightly sticky.
- Knead for 5 minutes more until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. Divide dough into 20 equal pieces, shape into balls, and place in the pan.
- Cover and let the rolls rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 25 minutes, rotating halfway. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt (optional). Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute sweet potato with pumpkin or butternut squash puree.
- Use dairy-free milk and butter alternatives for a vegan option.
- Freeze baked rolls in an airtight bag for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, warm in a 350°F oven for 10–15 minutes or microwave with a damp paper towel.
- Perfect for sliders or as a side to soups and stews.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: sweet potato rolls, fluffy dinner rolls, homemade bread, sweet bread rolls, holiday side dish