Description
Irresistible, pillowy sweet potato rolls topped with flaky sea salt, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup warm water (100-110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4–5 cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring sweet potato and milk to a boil, then simmer until soft, about 20 minutes. Mash and let cool.
- Activate the yeast by combining warm water, yeast, and sugar for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a mixer, combine cooled sweet potato mix, yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, and sugar.
- Add in flour gradually and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes, adding flour if sticky.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled, about 1-1.5 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Split the dough into 15 balls and place in a greased baking pan.
- Let the rolls rise for another 45 minutes. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush with a mixture of cane syrup and butter, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve warm.
Notes
These rolls are versatile and can be modified with herbs or different toppings. Ensure to let the dough rise properly for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg