Aunt Em's Sweet Potato Rolls

By dkosik

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. warm water
• 2 pkgs. yeast
• 2/3 c. sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 eggs
• 2/3 c. oil
• 1 c. mashed, cooked sweet pot
• 7 to 8 c. flour

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Stir in sugar, salt, oil, eggs and sweet potatoes. Mix in flour (1 cup at a time) until dough is easy to handle approximately 7 cups. Flour work area lightly and knead dough until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl and cover. Let rise until double, punch down, knead and shape into rolls (cloverleaf, crescents, etc.). Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 400 degrees. This dough can be kept in refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Punch down occasionally, if necessary.