Sweet Potato Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. active dry yeast
3/4 tsp. plus 1 c. sugar, divided
1/2 c. warm water (110~ to 115~)
2 c. warm milk (110~ to 115~)
1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened
2 c. mashed cooked sweet potatoes or butternut squash or pumpkin
2 tsp. salt
10 to 11 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
additional butter or margarine, melted

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 3/4 teaspoon sugar in warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add the milk, butter, sweet potatoes, salt and remaining sugar. Mix until smooth. Add 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place doubled, about 1 hour.