Sweet Potato Burger Buns
Enjoy Sweet Potato Burger Buns for a flavorful twist, perfect for any burger.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 cup warm water about 105-108F
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil or other neutral oil
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preparation Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400F. Pierce the sweet potato several times, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 45 minutes to an hour until soft.
- Stir together warm water, yeast, and sugar. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Add mashed sweet potato, canola oil, and salt to yeast mixture. Stir until smooth and add flour gradually until dough is slightly sticky.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead for 5-6 minutes until elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Divide dough into 6 pieces, form into buns.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Bake buns for 25-30 minutes until lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and cool on a rack.
Notes
Make your burgers a little more exciting with homemade sweet potato buns.
All you need is basic baking ingredients, yeast, and sweet potato puree.
All you need is basic baking ingredients, yeast, and sweet potato puree.