Amish Potato Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle yeast over water that has been placed in your mixer.
2. 2
   Allow the yeast to activate and then mix in sugar.
3. 3
   Then add potatoes, salt, shortening, and eggs.
4. 4
   Add flour a cup at a time stopping at 8.
5. 5
   Only add enough of the remaining flour to get an only slightly sticky feel. The dough should be workable but not dry.
6. 6
   Place in a greased bowl and cover with a towel.
7. 7
   Allow to rise till doubled in a warm place.
8. 8
   Measure another 1/2 c flour into a bowl.
9. 9
   Spray hands with pan spray (will need to repeat this as the dough starts to stick a bit).
10. 10
    Break off dough and form into rolls.
11. 11
    Roll into flour just to coat.
12. 12
    Place on a greased pan and allow to rise till almost doubled.
13. 13
    Bake in a preheated 350°F oven 20-25 minutes or till lightly browned.
14. 14
    Prep time does not include rise time as that will vary.