1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 c. warm water
1 c. lukewarm mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 c. shortening
1/3 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
5-6 c. flour
Butter, softened

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl.

2. Stir in sweet potatoes, shortening, sugar, egg, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.

3. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.

4. Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up. Cover; let rise in a warm place until double, about 1 hour.

5. Punch down dough; divide into 3 equal parts. Roll each into 12 inch circle on floured surface.

6. Spread with butter; cut into 12 wedges. Roll each wedge up tightly, beginning at rounded edges.