Sweet Potato Yeast Rolls | The Fancy Pants Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 medium-size sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 3 tbsp plus 1 tsp sugar, divided
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter (2 1/2 ounces), melted, divided
• 1/4 cup warm water (100°F to 110°F)
• 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 2 large eggs, divided
• 4 cups all-purpose flour (about 17 ounces), plus more for work surface
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• Cooking spray
• 2 tsp ajowan, cumin, or caraway seeds
• Flaky sea salt