James Beard Sweet Potato Rolls

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Vegetable Breads

Rated: 3 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (6)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(6)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
2 dozen rolls

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 2 hr 35 min

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Ingredients

2 packages of yeast (1/4-ounce packages)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water (110 to 115 degrees)
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon salt
3 eggs, one of which is beaten together with 2 tablespoons heavy cream
3 to 3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup cooked mashed sweet potatoes

Directions

In a bowl combine yeast with 1 tablespoon of sugar and warm water, let proof for 5 minutes.

Add remaining sugar, butter, salt, and 2 of the eggs to the yeast mixture, stir to blend well. Stir in the flour, 1 cup at a time, and then stir in the sweet potato.

Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes adding only enough flour to prevent it for sticking to the board. When the dough is smooth and springy, shape it into a ball. Place in an oiled bowl, and coat the dough completely with oil. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down the dough and shape into 2 dozen golf ball sized balls. Place them on a buttered cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Brush the rolls with the beaten egg and cream mixture.

Bake for 20 minutes.

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recipe James Beard Sweet Potato Rolls
Anonymous 01-25-2007
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not worth the work!
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

These rolls I guess weren't exactly what I expected. They were a lot of work and turned out to be just a normal roll. Save... some time and try a different recipe!Read more
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Anonymous 12-20-2006
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yummy rolls
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These rolls were even great the second day. They were scarfed up before the third day.
recipe James Beard Sweet Potato Rolls
Anonymous 11-19-2006
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No "bam!" here...boooorrrriiinnnggg
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

came out dense almost biscuit like. Beautiful color. Couldn't really taste the sweet potato. Disappointed.
recipe James Beard Sweet Potato Rolls
Anonymous 12-20-2005
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Gorgeous tasty rolls!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe for Thanksgiving, and everyone just loved them! They were a beautiful golden color, soft and sweet. ... Utterly delicious!Read more
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Anonymous 11-28-2005
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James Beard Rolls - Don't Waste Good Yeast!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

These rolls were aweful! They tasted bad fresh out of the oven. My family asked me to throw them away they were so dry and... flavorless. They look beautiful, you just don't want to eat them. This is the first time I baked rolls for Thanksgiving and I was sooo disappointed!Read more
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MELINDA lewisville, TX 01-16-2005
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A Stunning Roll
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I amde these rolls for 150 people and stuffed them with pulled pork and coleslaw. Awesome! I added more salt than called... for in the recipe, they just seemed to need it. I also used canned sweet potatoes and they didn't seem to affect anything. These freeze well and are good browned under the broiler (if you have any left) with honey and butter. Oh, My!Read more