Potato Pan Rolls

• all-purpose flour↗4 1⁄2 - 5 cups
• sugar↗3 tablespoons
• fast rise yeast↗2

  (1/4 ounce)

• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• water↗1 1⁄4 cups
• butter or margarine↗3 tablespoons
• mashed potatoes1⁄2 cup

  (prepared without milk or butter)

• additional all-purpose flour↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt.

2. 2

   In saucepan, heat water and butter to 120*-130*.

3. 3

   Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth.

4. 4

   Stir in mashed potatoes and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

5. 5

   Turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 6-8 minutes).

6. 6

   Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Divide into 16 pieces and shape each into a ball.

8. 8

   Place in two greased 8 or 9 inch baking pans.

9. 9

   Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about an hour.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with additional flour (optional).

11. 11

    Bake at 400* for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.

12. 12

    Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.