Easy Potato Rolls

Name: Easy Potato Rolls
Ingredients: 2/3 c. sugar; 1 c. mashed potatoes; 2 eggs; 1 1/3 c. warm water; 6 to 6 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 2/3 c. shortening; 2 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 (1/4 oz. each) pkg. active dry yeast

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2/3 c. sugar
1 c. mashed potatoes
2 eggs
1 1/3 c. warm water
6 to 6 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. shortening
2 1/2 tsp. salt
2 (1/4 oz. each) pkg. active dry yeast

Directions

1

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

Add the potatoes, salt and eggs.
3

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup warm water. Add to creamed mixture. Beat in 2 cups flour and remaining water. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Shape into a ball.
4

Do not knead.
5

Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
6

Punch dough down.
7

Divide into thirds. Shape each portion into 15 balls and arrange in three greased 9-inch round baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
8

Bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes. Yields 45 rolls.