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These sweet potato rolls don’t require any yeast! You’ll love the sweet potato flavors.Sweet Potato Rolls Recipe or Bread 2 Ingredients EASY | Best Recipe Box (2)

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No Yeast Sweet Potato Rolls Recipe

Staying safe and at home means lots of time to cook and bake. These sweet potato rolls are perfect because during a time when there’s a shortage of yeast, these rolls don’t need it. Our recipe for quick and easy bread without yeast is right here with sweet potato and self rising flour. It’s crazy easy to make and the texture is really great. The rolls are soft and tender and very satisfying when you need a warm rolls quickly. They’re perfect when warm out of the oven with some butter. Yum! Or use them as the easy 2-ingredient buns for slider or small burgers.

Video: Recipe for 2-Ingredient Sweet Potato Rolls

How to Make No Yeast Bread Rolls with Sweet Potato

  • You can cook the sweet potatoes by baking them or boiling them.
  • If you don’t have self rising flour, use our suggestion below in the recipe box. Follow our step-by-step photos and you’ll have a warm batch in no time.
  • Make sure to not knead the dough too long or else they will be tough and hard. Try these warm out of the oven with butter. It’s so good!

Can you use regular white potatoes for this recipe?

We tried, it doesn’t work. After testing several batches with regular white potatoes, it’s too dry. Sweet potatoes have more moisture and that’s why they work. But we’ll still figure out a way and keep testing to make this recipe work with regular potatoes. Stay tuned!

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2-Ingredient Sweet Potato Rolls: No Yeast

Yield: 6 rolls

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Resting Time: 30 minutes mins

Total Time: 1 hour hr

These rolls are soft, tender and super easy to make. Make your own self rising flour by combining: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. This recipe makes 6 rolls that will cook all the way through. They're the perfect size for sliders. Don't make the rolls any larger because they might not cook all the way through and still be raw in the center.

Optional: Before baking, brush the tops with melted butter for a more cripsy and soft top.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) cooked sweet potato , mashed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) self rising flour

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper.

  • In bowl, combine sweet potato and the self rising flour. Stir with a fork until a dough ball forms. Make sure to scrape all the self rising flour and sweet potato along the sides of the bowl.

  • On a lightly floured surface, knead the soft dough ball for about 1 minute, or until smooth. Don’t keep adding too much flour to the dough or else it will be tough and hard. You want to keep the dough soft and pliable, so don’t over-knead it.

  • Cut the dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll the dough between your hands to form 6 balls. Place on parchment lined baking sheet and let the dough balls rest for about 30 minutes (they will also rise slightly).

  • Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until the rolls are cooked through. Allow to cool and serve with butter or as small sliders or sandwiches.

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 117kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 17mg, Potassium: 243mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 8968IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 21mg, Iron: 1mg

Course: Sandwiches, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 117

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    29 Comments on “2-Ingredient Sweet Potato Rolls or Bread: No Yeast”

  1. Molly Reply

    Sweet Potato Rolls Recipe or Bread 2 Ingredients EASY | Best Recipe Box (10)
    I couldn’t believe how easy these were to make at home. The whole family loves it.

  2. TonyA Reply

    They were delicious, but the tiny amount of salt in the self-rising flour is not enough. I needed to add ~1/4 teaspoon (to taste) during the dough mixing.

    • Best Recipe Box Reply

      Thanks for the feedback Tony! Glad you enjoyed the rolls. And normally it can take up to 48 hours for comment approval, especially when it’s the weekend.

  3. Charlotte Reply

    Sweet Potato Rolls Recipe or Bread 2 Ingredients EASY | Best Recipe Box (11)
    Absolutely delicious! I can’t believe how easy they were to make!

  4. Patty Reply

    Sweet Potato Rolls Recipe or Bread 2 Ingredients EASY | Best Recipe Box (12)
    So glad these were easy enough to make from home with the limited amount of ingredients we have. They came out so perfect. Thanks for a great recipe.

  5. Farwa Reply

    Can sweet potato be substituted with a regular potato? Thanks!

    • Best Recipe Box Reply

      Hi! We tried it with regular potato and it just came out too hard and dry. The sweet potato is more tender and soft, which worked great in the rolls.

  6. Kate Reply

    Can I use an alternate flour?

    • Best Recipe Box Reply

      Hi Kate, we haven’t tested it with any alternate flours yet. Hoping one of our readers has tried it and will give some feedback. Thank you!

    • Cari Reply

      Sweet Potato Rolls Recipe or Bread 2 Ingredients EASY | Best Recipe Box (13)
      Yes! I have successfully used cassava flour in this recipe.

      • Mona Reply

        Did you use cassava flour (whole root) or the starch? Tried this recipe with cassava flour and it came out very dense/hard… :S

  7. Marie Reply

    Going to try this today with GF 1:1 flour. Will let you know how it goes.

    • Joy Mosley Reply

      How did this work with the gluten-free flour?! Did you have to add baking soda and/or baking powder to help it rise?

  8. Susan Reply

    I used bread flour as that was all that I had. I added the baking powder and salt. The rolls came out great. I used a little bit less flour because bread flour is more dense.

    • Best Recipe Box Reply

      Thanks for sharing Susan! This is super helpful for everyone. Glad you enjoyed the recipe.

  9. Judi Barton Reply

    I wonder if pumpkin could be used in place of the sweet potato? Or butter nut squash?

    • Best Recipe Box Reply

      Hi Judi.
      We haven’t tried with either but it would be a fun, and potentially delicious test. If anyone tries it, let us know how it turns out.

  10. Boitumelo Reply

    This is such a quick and easy recipe. Can I bake is in the air fryer instead of the oven?

    • Diane Reply

      Hi! Yes we have an air fryer version too! Just go to the search bar and type in “sweet potato rolls”. You’ll see the air fryer recipe pop up. Thanks!

  11. Anna Reply

    Self rising flour has too much sodium! I’ll try this recipe with my homemade self rising flour. Thanks

  12. Jana Reply

    Sweet Potato Rolls Recipe or Bread 2 Ingredients EASY | Best Recipe Box (14)
    This recipe is so easy and the rolls taste delicious!

    • Diane Reply

      Thanks Jana!

  13. Amanda Reply

    Sweet Potato Rolls Recipe or Bread 2 Ingredients EASY | Best Recipe Box (15)
    I can’t believe how easy and delicious these are!
    Can you use sugar and spice to make a sweet version?

    • Diane Reply

      Thanks Amanda! Sure, you can brush some melted butter and add some cinnamon sugar on top. That would be delicious!

  14. Teresa Reply

    Sounds delicious! Has anyone tried to use almond flour?
    Thanks, Teresa

  15. Madge Reply

    Would canned pumpkin work?

    • Diane Reply

      Hi Madge, canned pumpkin might be too soft and runny. But it could work. If you try it let us know how it turned out for you. Thanks!

  16. Chloe Reply

    Sweet Potato Rolls Recipe or Bread 2 Ingredients EASY | Best Recipe Box (16)
    I’m really happy with how they came out. The taste was really great. I’m also in love with the color of the rolls.

  17. Diane Reply

    I have made these before and I am making them again today..so easy and delish. Thank You for sharing this

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FAQs

What are the tips and tricks of sweet potatoes? ›

Selection and storage tips: Choose firm, small- to medium-sized potatoes with smooth skin. Avoid cracks, soft spots and blemishes. Choose sweet potatoes with a bright, uniform color. Store them in a cool, dark, dry place for use within two to three weeks or at room temperature for up to a week.

What is a sweet potato roll made of? ›

Creamy roasted sweet potato, fresh avocado and crunchy tempura flakes wrapped in nori and sushi rice. Sushi chefs may train for years to make the perfect sushi, but you don't need perfection to make delicious sushi at home - no raw fish required!

What makes a potato roll different? ›

What exactly is a “potato roll”? A potato roll is a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition that replaces a portion of wheat flour with potato flour, which gives it a soft and sweeter taste and texture than normal white rolls. Potato flour is made from potatoes that are dehydrated and milled into granules or flakes.

Why are potato rolls so soft? ›

Potatoes hold more water and so help the dough retain moisture, which in turn yields the lightest, fluffiest, and best-textured rolls of your life.

Why do you soak sweet potatoes before baking? ›

The cold water bath helps rinse the starch off the sweet potatoes so they're a bit more crispy. That said, if you do not have the time, you can still get crispy baked sweet potato fries by using high heat and a little drizzle of olive oil.

Why do you need to soak sweet potatoes before cooking? ›

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: The main secrets to achieving that incredible crispy texture, is to soak the cut sweet potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes. This helps remove the starch from the sweet potatoes so they´re not limp & soggy.

What is in cowboy roll? ›

Place 4 to 6 slices of tenderloin in a line on top of the mayonnaise. Sprinkle about 3 tablespoons blue cheese alongside the beef. Break up 2 half onion rings in a line over the cheese, letting the ends overhang the edge of the roll. Place several arugula or baby spinach leaves in a line over the onions.

How to make your own sweet potato slips? ›

Start your slips by placing sections of mature sweet potato in a jar or glass of water with half of the potato below the water and half above. Use toothpicks to hold the sweet potato in place. The slips need warmth, so put them on a window ledge or on top of a radiator.

What is a substitute for tempura flakes? ›

Panko is the ingredient chefs substitute most often for tenkasu. An unseasoned, traditional Japanese breadcrumb, panko is coarser than Italian-style breadcrumbs. Another substitute is puffed rice cereal, which provides a light, airy, and crunchy texture similar to the deep-fried flour batter of tenkasu.

What is the difference between a roll and a bun? ›

Rolls are typically proofed and baked closer together for a softer, “pull apart” result. This makes them great for dipping or eating alongside other food. On the other hand, buns are proofed with space between them, which makes them crustier.

What's the difference between potato bread and bread? ›

Potato bread is commercially available in the United States as a light and airy bread very similar to normal mass-produced white bread, but with a yellow tint, thicker texture, and a light potato flavor. Cherokee sweet potato bread is a variation on potato bread that uses sweet potatoes.

Why are Martin's potato rolls so good? ›

The potato flour in Martin's Famous Potato Rolls and Bread gives the product a sweet taste and pillowy texture. Chambersburg, Pennsylvania is a beautiful all-American town that is home to farmland and orchards. If you are able to visit, you can take a tour of Martin's Visitor Center; The Golden Roll.

Why did my homemade rolls get hard? ›

Too much flour, or not the right kind, could be to blame. Dough made only from flour with a high or even average amount of protein (like bread flour or all-purpose flour) can become tough from overmixing. Protein gives bread structure in the form of gluten—the more you mix and move the dough, the more gluten you get.

How do you keep homemade rolls soft? ›

Brush the rolls with butter.

Melt the butter and brush it over the risen dinner rolls. This helps the tops to brown and keeps the crust soft.

What are some interesting facts about sweet potatoes? ›

Sweet potatoes are planted in the spring and harvested in the fall. Sweet potatoes are great sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, beta carotene, fiber and potassium. Sweet potatoes can be white, yellow, red, purple or orange. The orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are sweeter than the other varieties.

Is it better to boil or bake sweet potatoes? ›

Baking can also cause an 80% drop in vitamin A levels, twice as much as boiling. Therefore, from a nutritional standpoint, boiling rather than baking should be recommended for cooking sweet potato.

How do you make sweet potatoes easier to cut? ›

how to soften sweet potatoes For Cutting
  1. Parboil – peel and trim off both ends of the sweet potato and place in a saucepot with water. ...
  2. Microwave – use a fork to poke holes into the sweet potato and microwave for 2-3 minutes, depending on size.
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