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Easy Potato Rolls

Name: Easy Potato Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 45 rolls.
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1-1/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided; 1 cup warm mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter); 2/3 cup sugar; 2/3 cup shortening; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2-1/2 teaspoons salt; 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Makes

45 rolls

Updated: Nov. 28, 2022

After I discovered this recipe, it became a mainstay for me. I make the dough ahead of time when company is coming, and I try to keep some in the refrigerator to bake for our ranch hands. Leftover mashed potatoes are almost sure to go into these rolls. —Jeanette McKinney, Belleview, Missouri

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1 cup warm mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup shortening
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 2/3 cup warm water. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, sugar, shortening, eggs, salt, remaining 2/3 cup water, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Do not knead. Shape into a ball; place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch down dough; divide into thirds. Divide and shape 1 portion into 15 balls; place in a greased 9-in. round baking pan. Cover with a kitchen towel. Repeat with remaining dough. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°.
Bake rolls until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 roll: 106 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Easy Potato Rolls

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