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Golden Carrot Buns

Golden Carrot Buns
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!
48 ServingsPrep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

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

Directions

  • 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
© Taste of Home 2012

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Golden Carrot Buns (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • to wire racks to cool. Yield: 4 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 128 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 105 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2012