Description:
These Ultimate Potato Rolls are soft, fluffy, and irresistibly buttery, making them the perfect accompaniment to any meal. Made with mashed potatoes to give them a moist texture and a delicate flavor, these rolls are ideal for sopping up gravy, making sliders, or simply enjoying with a pat of butter. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients:
- For the Dough:
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup mashed potatoes (smooth, no added ingredients)
- 2 tablespoons instant yeast
- 5-6 cups all-purpose flour (adjust as needed for dough consistency)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Potato Mixture:
- If you haven’t already, boil or steam potatoes until tender, mash them thoroughly to avoid lumps, and measure out 1 cup. Ensure the mashed potatoes are at room temperature when adding to the dough.
- Activate the Yeast:
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the lukewarm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the instant yeast over the milk and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the Dough:
- To the yeast mixture, add the melted butter, salt, beaten eggs, and mashed potatoes. Stir to combine.
- Gradually add flour, starting with 5 cups, and mix until a soft dough forms. Use additional flour if the dough is too sticky.
- Knead the dough by hand on a floured surface or with a dough hook attachment for about 7-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise:
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat all sides. Cover the bowl with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1.5 hours.
- Shape the Rolls:
- Once risen, punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and place on greased baking sheets, leaving space for expansion.
- Second Rise:
- Cover the shaped rolls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise again until nearly doubled, about 30-45 minutes.
- Bake the Rolls:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
- Serving:
- Remove the rolls from the oven and, if desired, brush the tops with melted butter for a soft, glossy finish.
- Serve warm.
Nutritional Information Estimate (per roll, based on 24 rolls):
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 4g
- Protein: 4g
These Ultimate Potato Rolls are not only delicious but versatile. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven for the best experience, or use them the next day for an exceptional sandwich. The addition of mashed potatoes to the dough ensures these rolls stay moist and tender longer than typical bread rolls.