Sweet Potato Buns
Sweet Potato Buns are soft, slightly sweet rolls made with mashed sweet potatoes.They stay tender and moist, making them perfect for sandwiches or dinner rolls.Their beautiful color and flavor make them ideal for holidays or everyday meals.Easy to prepare, delicious to eat, and incredibly versatile.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra as needed)
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- ¼ cup warm water
- Extra butter for brushing
Instructions
- Combine warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix mashed sweet potatoes, warm milk, sugar, egg, butter, and salt.
- Add yeast mixture and stir well.
- Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Punch down and divide into 12 equal pieces.
- Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise 30–40 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Brush with melted butter while still warm.
Notes
- Use roasted sweet potatoes for richer flavour.
- Add more flour only if the dough is too sticky.
- Dough can be kneaded by hand or with a mixer.
- Allow full rise for softer buns.
- Cool completely before slicing for sandwiches.