Potato Rolls

Makes around 20 rolls, depending on size.

Ingredients:

4 to 5 c. all-purpose flour
1 pkg. active dry yeast (2 1/4 t.)
1 c. milk
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 t. salt
1 beaten egg
1/2 c. mashed potato*

* Peel and quarter one medium potato. Cook in a small amount of boiling salted water until tender; drain. Mash with a potato masher or beat with an electrical mixer. Measure out 1/2 cup ; set aside.

Combine two cups flour and the yeast. Heat and stir milk, water, shortening, sugar, and salt just until warm; add to flour mixture along with egg and mashed potato. Beat until combined. Stir in as much flour as you can .

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough flour to make a moderatley stiff dought that is smooth and elastic. Shape dough into a ball. Place in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to grease surface. Cover; let rise in a warm place until double (about one hour).

Punch dough down. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover; let rest for ten minutes. Meanwhile, lightly grease a baking sheet. Roll dough into 2 1/2 " balls, and place on the baking sheet. Cover; let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled.

Bake in a 400* oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove rolls from baking sheet and butter if desired.

~Britta