Sweet Potato Crescent Rolls

By jmax

The best crescent rolls you will find! The recipe came from Taste of Home many years ago. These rolls are a family favorite and a special treat especially during the holidays.

Ingredients

• 2 packages active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 can (15 oz) cut sweet potatoes (drained and mashed)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 t salt
• 5 to 5 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup melted butter or margerine

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water; let stand for five minutes. Beat in the sweet potatoes, sugar, shortening, egg, salt and 3 cups of flour. Add enough flour to form a stiff dough. Turn on to floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down, divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 12 inch circle. Cut into 12 wedges or cut into fewer wedges for larger crescents. Brush with butter. Roll up from the wide end and place pointed end down, 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet. cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to wire racks.