Sweet Potato Yeast Rolls

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup nonfat milk, warm (110 to 115 degrees)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup sweet potato, cooked, cold, mashed
• 2 eggs, separated
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar (again!)
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons cold water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk, then add 1 teaspoon of sugar & let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Add the sweet potatoes, egg yolks, butter, salt, the 1/3 cup sugar & only 2 cups of the flour.
3. Beat util smooth, then stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough ~ All of the last 2 cups of flour might not be used!
4. Turn onto a floured surface & knead until smooth & elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
5. Place dough in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top.
6. Cover & let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
7. Punch the dough down, then turn onto a lightly floured surface & divide into 30 balls.
8. Roll each ball into a 10" rope, then tie each rope into a loose knot.
9. Place the knots of dough 2" apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
10. Cover & let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
11. About 15 minutes before the rising is finished, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
12. In a small bowl, beat egg whites & cold water. Brush this egg wash over the rolls, then sprinkle each with sesame seeds.
13. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned.
14. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

active dry yeast, nonfat milk, sugar, sweet potato, eggs, unsalted butter, salt, sugar, allpurpose, cold water, sesame seeds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-potato-yeast-rolls-366710 (may not work)