Golden Carrot Buns

• 4 cups sliced carrots
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0), divided
• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 8-1/2 to 9 cups all-purpose flour

1. Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with water; cook until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Place in a blender or food processor. Add eggs and 1/2 cup water; puree until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in remaining water. Add carrot mixture. Stir in oil, sugar, molasses, salt and 5 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
3. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into 48 balls. Place 2-in. apart on greased
5. . Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 1 hour.
6. Bake at 350u0b0 for 18-20 minutes or until browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

carrots, eggs, warm water, active dry yeast, vegetable oil, sugar, molasses, salt, allpurpose

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/golden-carrot-buns/ (may not work)