Yeast Breads

8 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. lukewarm water
  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 cake compressed yeast or 1 pkg. dry yeast
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 c. soft shortening
  • 1 c. lukewarm potatoes
  • 7 to 7 1/2 c. sifted plain flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix together 1 1/2 cups water, sugar and salt.
  2. 2
    Crumble yeast into mixture; stir until dissolved.
  3. 3
    Add 2 eggs and shortening. Mix first with spoon, then by hand the potatoes and flour.
  4. 4
    Knead until smooth.
  5. 5
    Place in refrigerator for about 2 hours.
  6. 6
    Remove; shape dough into desired rolls, coffee cake, etc.
  7. 7
    Cover; let rise 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until light.
  8. 8
    Bake according to directions for each type roll or pastry.
  9. 9
    Bake rolls at 400° for 12 to 15 minutes.
  10. 10
    Makes 4 dozen.

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