Sweet Potato Rolls

Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup canned sweet potato puree
• 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 3 tablespoons margarine, softened
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

• 1 dissolve yeast, warm water, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a mixing bowl. let stand 5 minutes.
• 2 add remaining sugar, sweet potato, butter or margarine, salt, and slightly beaten eggs. stir to mix well. stir in 3 cups of flour. turn out on a lightly floured surface. knead 2 to 3 minutes, adding just enough of remaining flour to prevent sticking. do not knead too heavily; when smooth, shape into a ball. place in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. cover, and let raise about 1 hour or longer.
• 3 punch down, and allow dough to rest for 2 minutes. divide into 16 to 20 balls, and place on a greased cookie sheet or in a 9x13 inch pan. allow to rise until doubled.
• 4 bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 12 to 20 minutes. serve warm.