Lovefeast Buns

Name: Lovefeast Buns
Ingredients: 1 package dry yeast; 1 cup sugar, divided; 1/4 cup warm water (105° to 115°); 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1/4 cup cooked, mashed potatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups warm water (105° to 115°); 7 to 8 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

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Ingredients

1 package dry yeast
1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup warm water (105° to 115°)
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup cooked, mashed potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups warm water (105° to 115°)
7 to 8 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Directions

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["Combine yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/4 cup warm water; stir well, and let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.", "Combine egg, remaining sugar, softened butter, potatoes, and salt in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of electric mixer 5 minutes or until smooth. Stir in yeast mixture. Add 2 cups warm water alternately with enough flour to make a soft dough, beginning and ending with flour.", "Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85\u00b0), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.", "Punch dough down; shape dough into 3 1/2-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and repeat rising procedure 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.", "Using a sharp knife, cut a shallow \"M\"" on the top of each bun. Bake at 400\u00b0 for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Brush tops with melted butter.""]"