Potato Rolls

Name: Potato Rolls
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 oz.) pkg. yeast; 1/2 c. warm water (110~ to 115~); 1 c. milk; 3/4 c. shortening; 1 1/4 c. leftover mashed potatoes; 1/2 c. sugar; 2 tsp. salt; 8 to 8 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided; 2 eggs, beaten

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 (1/4 oz.) pkg. yeast
1/2 c. warm water (110~ to 115~)
1 c. milk
3/4 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. leftover mashed potatoes
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
8 to 8 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided
2 eggs, beaten

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in water and set aside.
2

In saucepan, combine milk, shortening and potatoes.
3

Cook and stir over low heat until shortening is melted.
4

Remove from heat and place in large bowl with sugar, salt, 2 cups flour and yeast mixture.
5

Add eggs and mix well.
6

Cover loosely and allow to stand for 2 hours (dough will be spongy).
7

Stir in enough of remaining flour to make soft dough.