These fluffy sweet potato buns are the perfect vehicle for any type of burger or sandwich! They are incredibly easy to make and stay soft for days. Recipe makes 6x4.5” burger buns best for 8oz burger patties.

Ingredients

• 450g bread flour
• 120g whole milk
• 160g mashed sweet potato
• 25g granulated sugar
• 9g kosher salt
• 7g instant yeast
• 2 large eggs
• 60g unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Cook a small-medium sized sweet potato until it can easily be pierced by a fork. Let cool, then measure out 160g and mash until smooth
2. To the bowl of a stand mixer, add the mashed sweet potato along with all other dough ingredients except for the butter. Using the dough hook attachment, mix until the dough comes together. Then add the butter a few pieces at a time and knead until smooth
3. Shape the dough into a ball, place into a bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2hrs or until doubled in size
4. Divide the dough into 6 equal sections and shape them into balls.Then gently flatten (either using your hands or a rolling pin) so they are about 4-4.5” in diameter
5. Cover and let rise for ~30mins-1hr or until the dough has grown in size and fills up the ring molds
6. Preheat the oven to 350F, brush the top with egg wash, sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional), and bake for 22-26mins or until deeply golden brown