Homemade Sweet Potato Rolls

Ingredients

• 2/3 Cup Milk
• 5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (diced)
• 3 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Dry Active Yeast
• 2 3/4 Cup Bread Flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt ((or 3/4 teaspoon sea salt))
• 1 teaspoon Vital Wheat Gluten ((keep away from the salt when dumping in))
• 1 Cup Sweet Potato (baked and mashed with skins removed (about 1 large sweet potato) )
• 1 Large Egg with 1/2 Tablespoon Egg White Removed
• Butter (for tops after baking)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a glass measuring cup, microwave the milk for 90 seconds, but do not allow to boil.

2. 2

   Remove from microwave and add the butter to the milk.

3. 3

   Stir to combine and allow the butter to completely melt.

4. 4

   Once it is warm but not hot, add the sugar and yeast and set aside.

5. 5

   In the bowl of a standing mixer, add the flour, salt, vital wheat gluten on the opposite side of the bowl as the salt, and mix with a paddle attachment or stir by hand.

6. 6

   Add the yeast mixture, sweet potato and egg.

7. 7

   Mix again just until the dough comes together and then switch to the dough hook and mix for 90 seconds.

8. 8

   Drape a light towel or saran wrap over the bowl and allow to rise for 1-2 hours.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the counter lightly with flour and turn the very soft dough out.

10. 10

    Sprinkle the top with a little more flour and roll out to about 1/4-inch thick rectangle.

11. 11

    Starting at the end closest to you, pinch the dough closed and tightly roll into a log.

12. 12

    Cut about 2-inch pieces and using the palm of your hand, gently roll the dough into balls. (Watch the video in the post for additional help.)

13. 13

    Place on a greased cookie sheet and cover with another towel or saran wrap.

14. 14

    Allow to rise for 1-2 hours.

15. 15

    Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and bake for 18-20 minutes, then quickly brush the tops with more butter and serve.