Sweet Potato Rolls Recipe or Bread 2 Ingredients EASY | Best Recipe Box (2024)

Home » Breads | Pastry » 2-Ingredient Sweet Potato Rolls or Bread: No Yeast

Jump to Recipe

by Diane

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)

Sweet Potato Rolls Recipe or Bread 2 Ingredients EASY | Best Recipe Box (3)

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!

Sweet Potato Rolls Recipe or Bread 2 Ingredients EASY | Best Recipe Box (4)

Sweet Potato Rolls Recipe or Bread 2 Ingredients EASY | Best Recipe Box (5)

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.

4.73 from 11 votes

{click on stars to rate}

PRINT RECIPE Review Save to Pinterest

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.

Video

Sweet Potato Rolls Recipe or Bread 2 Ingredients EASY | Best Recipe Box (6)

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

More Easy Recipes:

  • Try our oven baked 2-ingredient greek yogurt bagels!
  • Here’s our Air Fryer Easy Bagels recipe here.
  • Broccoli and cheese chicken egg rolls
  • Sweet potato casserole with crunchy nut topping.
  • Here’s more great baking ideas for you to do while staying at home.

As an Amazon associate and partners with other affiliate programs, we may earn from your qualifying purchases. We may earn small commissions that goes towards all the costs of running this website and recipe tests. Thank you for your support.

posted in: 300+ Easy Meals, Breads | Pastry, Holiday, Holiday-Christmas, Holiday-Thanksgiving, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian 29 comments

Sweet Potato Rolls Recipe or Bread 2 Ingredients EASY | Best Recipe Box (7)

Get Yours Today Air Fryer e-Cookbooks

Easy, fresh and wholesome recipes. Your air fryer needs these recipes in its life! Every recipe has step-by-step photos!

Leave a Reply

    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.

  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

Sweet Potato Rolls Recipe or Bread 2 Ingredients EASY | Best Recipe Box (2024)

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 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.

Are sweet potato rolls healthy? ›

These tender, hot, and amazing Sweet Potato Rolls are so delicious -- you'd never believe they're actually good for you! Made without refined sugar or refined flour, and awarded a 5-star clean-eating rating, these irresistibly soft rolls can be paired with any meal! So... I have a confession to make.

How many carbs in a sweet potato roll? ›

One six-piece roll serving contains 22 to 48 grams of carbohydrates, and about 2.9 grams of fiber.

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.

What's the healthiest way to eat a sweet potato? ›

Boiling sweet potatoes retains more beta-carotene and makes the nutrient more absorbable than other cooking methods such as baking or frying. Up to 92% of the nutrient can be retained by limiting the cook time, such as boiling in a pot with a tightly covered lid for 20 minutes.

Are potato rolls healthier than bread? ›

It depends: adding potatoes to bread dough increases the potassium, fiber, folate, and vitamin E, along with smaller amounts of zinc, iron, calcium, and magnesium compared to regular white bread. However, potato bread is often made with a lot of butter, sugar, and milk. A potato roll is dipped in sugar.

What is Martin's potato roll? ›

“Martin's rolls are marshmallow-soft and sweet and magically made [with] potatoes. There's nothing better for sandwiching a charred burger patty with a slice of tomato, lettuce and onion. (Sorry, fancy brioche and squat English muffins)…”

Are potato rolls healthier than white bread? ›

Potato bread can be a healthier option compared to traditional white bread. Potato bread often contains a mix of wheat flour and potato flour or mashed potatoes, which can add some nutritional benefits such as additional fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

What is in the Alaska roll? ›

A typical filling for an Alaskan roll is cooked or smoked salmon, cucumber, and avocado, which are then encased in a layer of sushi rice and seaweed. The combination of fresh veggies and premium salmon gives these rolls their very light, delicate flavor and creamy texture.

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!

Is it fattening to eat a sweet potato everyday? ›

If knowing the benefits of sweet potatoes has you ready to eat them regularly, you may be wondering if the adage “too much of a good thing” applies. While both our experts say eating a sweet potato a day is certainly healthy, they don't recommend more than that, since there are plenty of other vegetables to enjoy too.

How many calories in a homemade sweet roll? ›

Sweet roll, frosted or glazed, plain (1 medium - 3" x 3") contains 39.3g total carbs, 38.1g net carbs, 10g fat, 3.5g protein, and 258 calories.

What has more carbs bread or sweet potato? ›

One small sweet potato contains 12 grams carbs with 2 grams fiber, whereas a slice of store-bought 100% whole-wheat bread provides 19 grams carbs and 3 g fiber.

Is sweet potato a high carb food? ›

‌Sweet potatoes have a lot of carbohydrates. One 5-inch sweet potato has about 26 grams of carbohydrates. In a low-carb diet, one sweet potato has half of the calories from carbohydrates that you may be allowed. But that's still less than the carb content of a white potato: 35 grams, on average.

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.

Why not to boil sweet potatoes? ›

Despite their sweet taste, these potatoes have an intermediate glycemic index (GI) level, meaning they are digested and absorbed fairly slowly, leading to a more gradual increase in blood sugar levels. But, a lot of these benefits, including nutrients and taste, can be lost by boiling sweet potatoes.

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.
Apr 14, 2023

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Gregorio Kreiger

Last Updated:

Views: 6120

Rating: 4.7 / 5 (77 voted)

Reviews: 84% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Gregorio Kreiger

Birthday: 1994-12-18

Address: 89212 Tracey Ramp, Sunside, MT 08453-0951

Phone: +9014805370218

Job: Customer Designer

Hobby: Mountain biking, Orienteering, Hiking, Sewing, Backpacking, Mushroom hunting, Backpacking

Introduction: My name is Gregorio Kreiger, I am a tender, brainy, enthusiastic, combative, agreeable, gentle, gentle person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.