Sweet Potato Yeast Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast

• 1 cup nonfat milk, warm (110 to 115 degrees)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup sweet potato, cooked, cold, mashed
• 2 eggs, separated
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar (again!)
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons cold water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed

Directions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk, then add 1 teaspoon of sugar & let stand for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the sweet potatoes, egg yolks, butter, salt, the 1/3 cup sugar & only 2 cups of the flour.

3. 3

   Beat util smooth, then stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough ~ All of the last 2 cups of flour might not be used!

4. 4

   Turn onto a floured surface & knead until smooth & elastic, about 6-8 minutes.

5. 5

   Place dough in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top.

6. 6

   Cover & let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.

7. 7

   Punch the dough down, then turn onto a lightly floured surface & divide into 30 balls.

8. 8

   Roll each ball into a 10" rope, then tie each rope into a loose knot.

9. 9

   Place the knots of dough 2" apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.

10. 10

    Cover & let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.

11. 11

    About 15 minutes before the rising is finished, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

12. 12

    In a small bowl, beat egg whites & cold water. Brush this egg wash over the rolls, then sprinkle each with sesame seeds.

13. 13

    Bake for 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned.

14. 14

    Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.