Mashed Potato Dinner Rolls

Yield: 5 dozen rolls

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups lukewarm milk
• 1 cup hot mashed potatoes
• 1 envelope dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• About 6 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Mix shortening, potatoes, salt and sugar.
2. Dissolve yeast in milk. Add to potatoes.
3. Beat eggs in a large bowl.
4. Pour in potato mixture and stir well with a spoon.
5. Add enough flour to make a soft dough. Rub surface with a little oil. Cover with dish towel and leave in a warm place until doubled in bulk.
6. Use hands to form rolls about the size of a large egg. Place in large greased muffin tins.
7. Let rise again and bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes.