SWEET POTATO ROLLS

Mikasa: Great Gifts

Sweet potato rolls


  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 packages active dry yeast
  • 2 sweet potatoes cooked and mashed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1  teaspoon salt
  • 5 -1/2 cups flour
In a large mixing bowl , dissolve yeast in water.Let stay for about 5 min.
Add the sweet potatoes , sugar ,   shortening , egg , salt and 3 cups of flour , beat .
Add remaining flour to form stiff dough .
Turn onto floured surface , knead until smooth and elastic , about 8 min .
Place in a greased bowl , turn once , cover and let it rise until doubled , about 1 hour .
Punch dough down  and give the desired shape  . It can be rolls , crescents etc...
Cover and let rise until doubled .
Bake at 375 for about 14 to 16 min.. or until golden brown  .

I know most of us would think of Sweet potato rolls for thanksgiving  , but in reality you can bake them in any occasion  .They are very light and delicious  !





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