Mashed Potato Rolls
Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into the softest, fluffiest bread with this recipe for Mashed Potato Rolls. These golden-brown dinner rolls are enriched with creamy mashed potatoes, giving them an irresistibly tender texture and a subtle, buttery flavor that melts in your mouth. Perfect for family dinners, holiday feasts, or simply as a comforting snack, these homemade rolls rise to pillowy perfection thanks to the addition of warm milk, melted butter, and instant yeast. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a foolproof kneading technique, these rolls are easy to make and deliver bakery-quality results right from your kitchen. Serve them warm with a brush of melted butter, and get ready to watch them vanish in seconds! Whether you're a pro baker or a beginner in bread-making, these Mashed Potato Rolls are sure to become a favorite staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed potatoes (unsalted, smooth consistency)
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 0.5 cup milk (warm, around 110°F)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for greasing the bowl)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture is frothy.
Add the mashed potatoes, melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture, and stir until well combined.
Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a dough starts to form. Once the dough becomes too difficult to stir, transfer it to a floured surface.
Knead the dough for about 7-10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic. Alternatively, you can knead the dough in a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment for about 5-6 minutes.
Lightly grease a large bowl with olive oil or butter. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it to coat it lightly in the oil. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release air. Divide it into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
Arrange the dough balls on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving enough space between them to expand. Cover them with a kitchen towel and let them rise again for about 30 minutes until puffy.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Optionally, brush the tops with additional melted butter for extra flavor and shine.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.8 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.3 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 325 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 2507 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 421.9 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.9 g | ||
| Protein | 61.0 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 21.7 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 1492 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
