Potato Clover Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   PREPARING THE DOUGH: Lightly coat a large bowl with vegetable oil and set aside.
2. 2
   Place the peeled potatoes and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
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   Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until they are easily pierced with a fork -- about 15 minutes.
4. 4
   **Important:Drain but reserve the cooking liquid.
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   Mash the potato and 3/4 cups of the cooking water in a large bowl.
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   Stir in buttermilk, butter, sugar and salt; cool to room temperature.
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   Add the yeast and stir to dissolve.
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   Stir in the flour until a stiff dough forms.
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   Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic; about 10 minutes.
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    Shape the dough into a ball, place it in the prepared bowl, cover with a clean damp towel and let rise until doubled in volume for about 1 hour.
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    SHAPING THE DOUGH: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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    Lightly coat the cups of two 12-cup muffin pans with oil and set aside.
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    Next punch the risen dough down, remove from bowl and knead the dough lightly on a floured surface.
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    Divide the dough into 60 uniform pieces and form each into a small ball.
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    Place 3 balls in each muffin cup, cover with a damp clean towel, and let dough rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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    Bake until the tops of the clover rolls are golden brown; approximately 30 minutes.
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    Serve warm.