Easy Potato Rolls

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

8 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening.
2

Add potatoes, salt and eggs.
3

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

Beat in 2 cups flour and rest of water.
5

Add enough flour to make a soft dough.
6

Shape into a ball; do not knead.
7

Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
8

Punch down; divide into thirds.
9

Shape each portion into 15 balls and arrange in 3 greased round baking pans.
10

Cover and let rise until doubled.
11

Bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes.
12

Remove from pans.
13

Cool.