_Sips coffee while typing_
Y’all, let me tell you about this absolutely divine recipe that’s been passed down through generations in my family – our famous Southern Sweet Potato Butter Rolls. Trust me, honey, once you try these, you’ll never look at regular dinner rolls the same way again!
These pillowy-soft, slightly sweet rolls have the most gorgeous orange hue and a flavor that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance. Every time I bring these to a potluck or family gathering, people practically fight over the last one (I’ve witnessed some pretty intense fork battles, if you know what I mean 😉).
What You’ll Need:
– 1 large sweet potato (mashed)
– 1 cup warm whole milk
– 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
– 1/3 cup honey
– 1 stick melted butter (plus extra for brushing)
– 2 eggs
– 4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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Let’s get cooking, shall we?
1. First things first, peel and boil that sweet potato until it’s fork-tender. Mash it up real good – we want it smooth as silk!
1. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it gets all foamy (like my hair in the morning before coffee 😅).
1. Mix in the mashed sweet potato, honey, melted butter, and eggs. Stir until everything’s combined and looking gorgeous.
1. Gradually add the flour, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until you’ve got a soft dough. It might be a little sticky, but that’s perfectly fine, darling!
1. Knead that dough for about 8-10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic. Pop it in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for about an hour.
1. Once it’s doubled in size, punch it down (pretend it’s your ex’s face if you need motivation 💁♀️), and divide it into 15 equal pieces.
1. Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a greased 9×13 baking dish. Let them rise again for 30 minutes.
1. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Brush with melted butter while hot.
The smell of these rolls baking is better than any fancy candle you’ll find at the mall, I promise you that! They’re perfect warm from the oven, and if you’re feeling extra indulgent, spread some honey butter on top – heaven on earth, y’all!
If you’ve made it this far and you’re drooling (I know I am), don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more amazing recipes that’ll have your family and friends begging for seconds! Drop a comment below and let me know if you tried these rolls – I’d love to hear how they turned out for you!
And between us girls (and guys), these rolls freeze beautifully, so you can always have some ready for those emergency carb cravings. We’ve all been there, right?
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got another batch calling my name in the kitchen. Happy baking, loves! 💕
