Easy Potato Rolls

Name: Easy Potato Rolls
Ingredients: 2/3 c. shortening; 2/3 c. sugar; 2 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. mashed potatoes; 2 eggs; 2 pkg. yeast; 1 1/3 c. warm water; 6 to 6 1/2 c. flour

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. mashed potatoes
2 eggs
2 pkg. yeast
1 1/3 c. warm water
6 to 6 1/2 c. flour

Directions

1

Cream shortening, gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add salt, potatoes and eggs and beat until smooth.
2

Dissolve yeast in 2/3 cup warm water.
3

Stir; add to potato mixture along with other 2/3 cup warm potato water.
4

Stir to make a soft dough, knead and place in well-oiled bowl.
5

Cover and let rise until double in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
6

Shape into rolls or loaves; let rise again until doubled.
7

Bake in 375° oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
8

Remove from oven and brush with butter.
9

Yields about 45 rolls.