Ingredients
1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1/2 cup hot mashed potatoes
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk, scalded
1 egg
4 cup sifted flour or more
Directions
Soften yeast in warm water (110~).
Combine potatoes, shortening, sugar, salt and hot milk. Cool to
lukewarm. Add softened yeast and egg.
Stir in 2 cups flour, beat well. Stir in enough remaining flour to
make a soft dough.
Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about6 to
8 minutes. Place in lightly greased bowl, cover and let rise until
doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down, shape into ball, cover and let
rest 10 minutes.
Shape into rolls and place on greased baking sheet.
Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Bake in 400~ oven 10 to 12
minutes.
Servings: 24 servings
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