Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls

Name: Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato; 1/2 cup warm milk; 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 cup melted butter; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp salt

15 servings35 min prep20 min cookMedium

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls

Story updated September 18, 2026

This variation builds on the Southern American tradition of incorporating sweet potato into baked goods, adding moisture and natural sweetness to the classic yeasted dinner roll, a technique that became popular in American home baking through the 20th century.

Ingredients

Scale:· 15 servings

1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
1/2 cup warm milk
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup melted butter
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1Stir yeast and brown sugar into warm milk; let sit until foamy.
2Whisk in mashed sweet potato, egg, and melted butter.
3Stir in flour and salt, then knead 8-10 minutes until smooth.
4Let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
5Shape into 15 rolls, let rise 30 minutes.
6Bake at 375°F for 18-20 minutes, until golden.

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