Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
I’m obsessed with all things bread and butter. I feel like it’s such a perfect combination, and also pretty simple for how exquisite it is. These slightly sweet potato dinner rolls are pillowy and soft and the cinnamon butter (that is actually sweet) is the perfect addition. These rolls will be fought for over the holidays, or if you’re just making them for a normal dinner on a Tuesday. Everyone will love them!
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Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls with Cinnamon Butter
Ingredients
Makes 9 large rolls or 12 medium rolls
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (cooled)
1/2 cup butter, softened (I like salted butter)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt (if you use unsalted butter, add an extra teaspoon of salt)
2 large eggs, room temperature
4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
1 cup warm milk (about 110°F/43°C)
Instructions:
In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Sprinkle the yeast over the milk mixture and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes foamy.
In stand mixer, combine the mashed potatoes, softened butter, salt, and eggs. Mix until well combined. Add the yeast mixture to the potato mixture and stir to combine.
Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Continue adding flour until the dough comes together. Once the dough is mixed, knead for about 8-10 minutes on low-medium speed, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add more flour as needed to prevent sticking.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each portion into a ball. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each. I made 9 large rolls, you can make 12 medium rolls or 15 smaller rolls!
Cover the rolls with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until they've doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (190°C).
Bake the rolls for 30+ minutes, or until they are golden brown on top. For 9 large rolls in an 11x8 dish, I baked them for about 55 minutes. If the rolls are smaller and the dish is bigger (9x13), you can cook for less time 25-35 mins. Just make sure that they are golden on top and cooked through. If they are browning too quickly, tent them with aluminum foil and continue cooking.
Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and a little maldon salt. Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving.
Cinnamon Sugar Butter
1 stick of butter (I prefer salted) room temp
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
In a large bowl, add butter, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Using a hand mixer, mix on low-medium speed until butter is smooth and everything is mixed in. Use immediately on the delicious rolls!
