Easy Potato Rolls

Name: Easy Potato Rolls
Ingredients: 2/3 cup sugar; 2/3 cup shortening; 1 cup mashed potatoes; 2 1/2 tsp salt; 2 eggs; 2 packages (1/4 oz each) active dry yeast; 1 1/3 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees), divided; 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

8 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup shortening
1 cup mashed potatoes
2 1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
2 packages (1/4 oz each) active dry yeast
1 1/3 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees), divided
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1

In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening.
2

Add potatoes salt and eggs.
3

In a small bowl, dissolve yeas in 2/3 cup of warm water; add to creamed mixture.
4

Beat in 2 cups flour and remaining water.
5

Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
6

Shape into a ball; do not knead.
7

Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
8

Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
9

Punch dough down; divide into thirds.
10

Shape each portion into 15 balls and arrange in 3 greased 9-in.
11

round baking pans.
12

Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
13

Bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes.
14

Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.
15

YIELD: 45 rolls