Refrigerator  Potato  Rolls


  1   pkg  Instant Mashed Potatoes  [4 servings]
 4½  cups All Purpose Flour
 1   pkg  Active dry Yeast
 1   cup  Milk
 ½   cup  Shortening
 ½   cup  Sugar
 1   tsp  Salt
 2        Eggs
 

Prepare mashed potatoes according to pkg.

In large mixer bowl, thoroughly stir together 2 cups flour and the yeast.

In saucepan, heat milk, shortening, sugar, and salt just till warm, stirring constantly to melt shortening; stir in potatoes.

Add to dry mixture in mixer bowl; add eggs.  Beat 3 minutes at high speed.

By hand, stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.

Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease surface of dough.

Cover; refrigerate several hours or up to one week.
 
 

 TO USE:
 

Remove dough from refrigerator.

Divide in half.  Shape first half of dough into 16 rolls.

Place in greased 9x9x2-inch baking pan.  Repeat with remaining dough.

Cover and let rise until almost double, 45 to 60 minutes.

Bake at 375° for 25 to 30 minutes.  Makes 32 rolls.
 

                                                                                                            

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