Sweet Potato Rolls

Description: Moist, flavorful rolls--a Thanksgiving tradition. Yield: Makes about 24 rolls

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
1	pkg	Yeast
1 1/2	c.	Warm Water
2/3	c.	Shortening
1/3	c.	Sugar
1	c.	Mashed sweet potatoes (or 2 jars of sweet potato baby food)
1 1/2	tsp.	Kosher Salt
2		Eggs
7	c.	Flour

Directions:

1. Set out two eggs until they are at room temperature.
2. Dissolve yeast in warm water (around 110 F., see package directions). You may need to dissolve 1 tsp sugar with yeast and water to get the yeast to foam properly.
3. Add shortening, sugar, sweet potatoes, eggs, and 2 cups of flour.
4. Mix well with mixer.
5. Add salt and continue to mix.
6. Remove mix and stir in the other 5 cups of flour with a spoon.
7. Place dough in a greased bowl and grease the top of the dough.
8. Let dough sit for an hour.
9. Pinch off dough and shape into rolls about the size of a large egg.
10. Place rolls in greased, floured pan.
11. Brush rolls with melted butter.
12. Let rolls rise for 2 hours.
13. Bake at 350 F. until golden brown (about 25 minutes).