Extra-special occasions deserve extra-special rolls.

Warm, light, and fluffy, these sweet potato rolls will be the talk of the buffet line.

Mashed sweet potatoes are the secret ingredient in these bright, festive rolls.

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You should be able to see the surface through the flour.

Too much flour will create a chalky coating on the rolls and make them difficult to shape.

These rolls are anything but boring.

ingredients for sweet potato rolls

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Transfer to the lightly greased bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

Bring to room temperature, then continue to Step 6.

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Bring to room temperature if frozen, then serve at room temperature or toast before serving.

), peeled and cut into 1/2-in.

packageactive dry yeast

3 Tbsp.

cooking sweet potato in milk

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Reduce heat to medium-low.

Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are very soft, about 20 minutes.

Transfer to a medium bowl to cool completely, about 30 minutes.

mashing sweet potatoes in a saucepan

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Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

Knead dough:

Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface.

Let stand at room temperature until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

foamy yeast mixture

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Prepare oven and baking pan:

Preheat oven to 375F.

Spray 13- x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Place balls in prepare baking pan.

sweet potato roll dough in a stand mixer bowl

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Meanwhile, stir together cane syrup and remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter; set aside.

Finish rolls:

Brush hot rolls with cane syrup butter; sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Serve immediately, or transfer rolls to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.

sweet potato roll dough on floured surface

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Feel free to portion this dough into any size rolls you prefer.

For individual rolls, space the rolls out on a baking sheet to give them room to spread.

sweet potato roll dough in a bowl

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sweet potato roll dough doubled in size

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Sweet potato roll dough balls in baking dish

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sweet potato rolls after second rise

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baked sweet potato rolls

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sweet potato rolls with sea salt

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