Sweet Potato Cloverleaf Rolls(A Thanksgiving Tradition!) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. dry yeast
2 large eggs
1/3 c. milk
1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more melted butter (to brush on rolls)
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. mashed, cooked sweet potatoes
3 to 4 c. flour

Preparation

In small bowl stir together 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 cup warm (110\u00b0 to 115\u00b0) water; sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and let it proof for 5 minutes or until foamy.