Sweet Potato Rolls
(from New Life Bible Church Women’s recipe box)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 16 people
Categories: Breads
Ingredients
- 1/2 C warm water (105-115 degrees)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1/2 c mashed cooked sweet potato or canned pumpkin
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 to 1 1/3 c all purpose flour
- 1 to 2 tbsp butter, melted
Directions
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In large bowl, mix warm water, 1 tbsp of sugar and yeast; let stand 5 minutes. Using wooden spoon, stir in remaining sugar, sweet potato, eggs, softened butter, and salt. Gradually stir in whole wheat and as much all purpose flour as you can.
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Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make dough moderately stiff and elastic. (6 to 8 minutes) Shape into ball. Place in greased bowl; turn once to grease surface. Cover, let rise in warm place until double in size (1 hour).
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Punch down; turn onto lightly floured surface. Cover, let rest 10 minutes. Lightly grease 9×13 pan. Shape into 16 balls; place in pan. Cover, let rise until nearly double (45 minutes). Bake in 375 degree oven for 20 minutes or until golden. Brush with melted butter. Serve warm.