Sweet Potato Roll Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Sweet Potato Filling
For the Roll Dough
For the Topping
Method
Prepare the Sweet Potato Filling
- 1
Cook Sweet Potatoes
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into small cubes. Boil in a pot of water for about 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool.
- 2
Mash and Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, mash the cooled sweet potatoes with a fork or potato masher. Add brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until all ingredients are combined. Set aside.
Make the Roll Dough
- 3
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, mix warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle active dry yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
- 5
- 6
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assemble the Rolls
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- 8
Spread Filling
Spread the sweet potato filling evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 9
Roll and Cut
Starting from one edge, carefully roll the dough into a log shape. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
- 10
Prepare for Baking
Place the cut rolls into a greased baking dish, cover with a cloth, and let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
Bake the Rolls
- 11
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 12
Bake
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Prepare the Topping
- 13
Mix Topping Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the milk quantity for desired consistency.
- 14
Drizzle Over Rolls
Once the rolls are baked and have cooled slightly, drizzle the topping over the rolls before serving.
