SWEET POTATO CRESCENTS

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My family agrees that our Thanksgiving feast would not be complete without these light-as-air crescent rolls. They're a nice accompaniment to any menu. Baking them always puts me in the holiday spirit. -Rebecca Bailey, Fairbury, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) cut sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water; let stand for 5 minutes. Beat in the sweet potatoes, sugar, shortening, egg, salt and 3 cups flour. Add enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 12-in. circle; cut each into 12 wedges. Brush with butter. Roll up from the wide end and place, pointed end down, 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.