Fluffy Potato Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Place potato in a medium saucepan.
2. 2
   Add enough water to cover potato.
3. 3
   Cook over high heat until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup potato water.
4. 4
   Mash potato to yield 1 cup. Scald the milk in a small saucepan over med-hi heat.
5. 5
   Remove from the heat.
6. 6
   Let stand to cool to lukewarm.
7. 7
   Add yeast and stir until dissolved. Mix reserved potato water, shortening, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
8. 8
   Add milk mixture, mashed potato and egg whites. Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough.
9. 9
   Store, tightly covered, in refrigerator for 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 350°. Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/2 inch thickness.
10. 10
    Cut with a floured 2 inch cutter.
11. 11
    Arrange 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Let rolls rise in a warm place until double in size, about 30 minutes.
12. 12
    Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
13. 13
    Serve hot.