Golden Carrot Buns

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Cook carrots until tender. Drain and place in blender or food processor.
2. Add eggs and 1/2 cup water; puree until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in remaining water.
4. Add carrot mixture.
5. Stir in oil, sugar, molasses, salt and 5 cups all-purpose flour; beat until smooth.
6. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
7. Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
8. Cover and let rise until double, about 1 hour.
9. Punch down and shape into balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
10. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 1 hour.
11. Bake at 350 degrees F for 18 to 20 minutes or until brown.