Sweet Potato Rolls
2 1/4 t dry yeast
1 C warm fat free milk
3/4 C mashed sweet potatoes
3 T melted butter
1/4 C sugar
1 t salt
2 large egg yolks
5 C all purpose flour
egg wash:
1 egg yolk w/ 1 T milk
glossy crust:
1 T sugar w/ 2 T milk
1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk, let stand 5 mins.
2. Add sugar, sweet potatoes, butter, egg yolks and salt. Stir mixture w/ a whisk.
3. Add flour and mix until a soft dough forms, about 4 cups.
4. Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth, add remaining flour and continue kneading. Dough will feel very soft and tacky.
5. Place dough in a greased bowl and cover w/ plastic wrap.
6. Let rise about 45 mins. or until doubled in volume.
7. Line baking sheets w/ parchment paper or silicon baking liner.
8. Divide dough into 24 equal portions. and shaped however you want it.
9. Place rolls on prepared baking sheets. Cover w/ plastic wrap and let rise 30 mins. or until double in size.
10. Preheat oven 375 deg.F.
11. Before baking, brush rolls w/ egg wash.
12. Bake for 15-16 mins.
13. 2 Mins before cooking time is over, brush rolls w/ sugar and milk mixture and return to oven continue baking until done.
14. Cool and enjoy :)
