Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted sweet potato puree (about 1 large sweet potato)
- 1½ cups brown rice flour
- ½ cup potato starch
- ¼ cup tapioca starch
- 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- ¼ cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or sage)
- Optional: ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Roast the sweet potato: Pierce a large sweet potato, wrap in foil, and bake at 400°F for 45-60 minutes until soft. Cool, then mash into 1 cup puree.
- Activate yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix sweet potato puree, melted butter, and eggs until smooth. Add foamy yeast mixture.
- Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together brown rice flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- First rise: Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes.
- Shape rolls: With wet hands, divide dough into 12-15 pieces, shape into balls, and place in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush rolls with egg wash. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and internal temp reaches 190°F.
- Cool and serve: Brush with melted butter after baking, let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
Make-ahead options include roasting sweet potatoes up to 3 days ahead or shaping rolls and refrigerating overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free