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Sweet Potato Yeast Rolls
 
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 30
Mashed sweet potatoes add a hint of color and flavor to these home-baked dinner rolls. The tempting golden knots have a tender texture as well as a lovely look from a sprinkling of sesame seeds. —Test Kitchen
Ingredients:
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm fat-free milk (110° to 115°)
1 teaspoon plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
1/3 cup cold mashed sweet potatoes
2 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons cold water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add 1 teaspoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes, egg yolks, butter, salt, remaining sugar and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 30 balls. Roll each ball into a 10-in. rope; tie each rope into a loose knot. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cold water; brush over rolls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com