GOLDEN CARROT BUNS

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These rolls have a nice flavor...folks usually don't guess that carrots are one of the ingredients. My family really likes them; see if yours will, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups sliced carrots
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°), divided
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons salt
8-1/2 to 9 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with water; cook until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Place in a blender or food processor. Add eggs and 1/2 cup water; puree until smooth. , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in remaining water. Add carrot mixture. Stir in oil, sugar, molasses, salt and 5 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into 48 balls. Place 2-in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.