two-ingredient sweet potato rolls

These are two-ingredient sweet potato rolls, the perfect dinner roll recipe. These rolls are vegan, oil-free, and so perfect and fun to make that I'm pretty sure you'll make them on repeat.

Yes, you read it right. These are two-ingredient sweet potato rolls, the perfect dinner roll recipe. These rolls are vegan, oil-free, and so perfect and fun to make that I’m pretty sure you’ll make them on repeat.

sweet potato rolls on a wood platter

About this recipe

This is a no-yeast sweet potato rolls recipe. It is fluffy, deliciously moist, and perfect for breakfast smothered in gravy or dinner. This is a quick and easy recipe.

I like to add dry sage to them to give them a flavor twist and to bring some fall flavors, but they will be as perfect without the sage.

They are perfectly warm when just out of the oven with some butter, or you could even use them for hamburger buns. These sweet potato dinner rolls are the perfect addition to any soup, stew, or healthy meal.

sweet potatoes and a wood platter

Ingredients for the sweet potato rolls

  • Sweet potatoes. It doesn’t matter how you cook your sweet potatoes, the rolls will be delicious. Just make sure the sweet potatoes are soft. They are so soft that when you mash them, they will be a soft purée.
  • Self-rising flour. You have to use self-rising flour, all-purpose flour won’t work here.
  • I used dried sage and a good pinch of salt for extra ingredients.

How to make two ingredients for sweet potato rolls

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and prepare a baking sheet or pan by lightly oiling it. Mix the mashed sweet potato puree and self-rising flour in a medium bowl. Mix until well combined. The texture is soft and moist.

Be careful not to overmix, as the dough can become hard. If you use a food processor, pulse until everything is well combined, and finish mixing the dough with your hands. Add sage and salt if using.

Make a disk with the dough, cut it into 4-6 pieces, form the rolls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet or pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

sweet potato roll dough in food processor container.

Frequently asked questions

What is self-rising flour? Self-rising flour is a type of flour that contains baking powder and salt.

Can I make self-rising flour at home? Yes, you can make self-rising flour at home by mixing 1 cup of all-purpose flour, one teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Can I substitute with white potatoes? No, they don’t work the same way as sweet potatoes. But you could use pumpkin pure instead of mashed sweet potatoes, they can change a bit in flavor and texture, but they will be delicious.

four dinner rolls on a baking pan

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Two-ingredient sweet potato rolls

Alejandra Graf
These are two-ingredient sweet potato rolls, the perfect dinner roll recipe. These rolls are vegan, oil-free, and so perfect and fun to make that I'm pretty sure you'll make them on repeat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Baked goods
Cuisine American
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 141 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet or pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and prepare a baking sheet or pan by lightly oiling it. Mix the mashed sweet potato puree and self-rising flour in a medium bowl. Mix until well combined. The texture is soft and moist.
  • Be careful not to overmix, as the dough can become hard. If you use a food processor, pulse until everything is well combined, and finish mixing the dough with your hands. Add sage and salt if using.
  • Make a disk with the dough, cut it into 4-6 pieces, form the rolls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet or pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

What is self-rising flour? Self-rising flour is a type of flour that contains baking powder and salt.
Can I make self-rising flour at home? Yes, you can make self-rising flour at home by mixing 1 cup of all-purpose flour, one teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Can I substitute with white potatoes? No, they don’t work the same way as sweet potatoes. But you could use pumpkin pure instead of mashed sweet potatoes, they can change a bit in flavor and texture, but they will be delicious.
Add 2 teaspoons of dried sage and one teaspoon of salt if you want to flavor the rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4718IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword dinner rolls, how to make roasted sweet potatoes, sweet potato

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