Sweet Potato Honey Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water, divided
1/4 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
3/4 c. mashed sweet potatoes
1 tsp. vanilla
3 3/4 to 4 c. all-purpose flour
5 Tbsp. butter, divided
1/2 c. honey
3/4 c. brown sugar, divided
3/4 c. chopped nuts, divided

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup water.
Heat remaining 1/4 cup water, sugar, 3 tablespoons butter and salt in small pan.
Cool to lukewarm.
Add eggs, sweet potatoes and vanilla.
Combine 1 1/4 cups flour, yeast and sweet potato mixture in mixing bowl.
Beat at low speed for 1/2 minute.
Then beat on high for 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl.
By hand, stir in enough remaining flour to make a moderate stiff dough.
Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes).
Place in greased bowl, turning dough to grease top.
Cover and let rise until almost double (about 1 hour).