Potato Puff Rolls Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings4
CuisineCourse
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Milk3/4 Cup (16 tbs), scalded
 Shortening3 Tablespoon
 Sugar2 Tablespoon
 Salt2 Teaspoon
 Warm water1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Active dry yeast1
 1 egg, lightly beaten
 1 cup lukewarm, unseasoned mashed potatoes
 Flour4 Cup (16 tbs), sifted
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon, melted

Directions

Mix milk, shortening, sugar, and salt and cool to lukewarm.
Pour warm water into a warm mixing bowl, sprinkle in yeast and stir to dissolve.
Add cooled mixture, egg, potatoes, and 2 cups flour and beat well.
Mix in remaining flour and knead on a lightly floured board until satiny and elastic.
Shape into a ball, place in a greased bowl, turning to grease all over.
Cover and chill in refrigerator at least 3 hours or overnight.
Knead dough lightly 1 minute, then divide in half.
Roll 1 portion on lightly floured board to a thickness of 1/2" and cut in rounds with a 2" cutter.
Brush tops lightly with butter and fold in half, pressing edges together lightly.
Arrange rolls 1" apart on greased baking sheets.
Repeat with remaining dough.
Cover rolls and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until almost doubled in bulk, about 1/2 hour.
Meanwhile preheat oven to 400° F.
Bake rolls 15-17 minutes until golden brown.
Serve hot.
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