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Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls

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These soft, fluffy gluten-free sweet potato dinner rolls are so good that even gluten-eaters prefer them over traditional rolls! Made with roasted sweet potato puree, this tested recipe creates naturally moist, golden-colored rolls that stay fresh for days.

Tested & Perfected: After 36 test batches and 3 years of disappointing store-bought alternatives, I finally cracked the code. These rolls use the natural binding power of sweet potato to replace gluten while adding subtle sweetness and gorgeous color.

  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. Activate yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.
  3. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix sweet potato puree, melted butter, and eggs until smooth. Add foamy yeast mixture.
  4. 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.
  5. First rise: Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes.
  6. 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.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush rolls with egg wash. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and internal temp reaches 190°F.
  8. 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.

  • Author: Lily Whisker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free