These potato rolls are extra soft, fluffy, and basically the best dinner rolls ever. Perfect for Thanksgiving, the holidays, or any time!
Ingredients
½cupwater
2 ¼teaspoonsactive dry yeastor 1 package
⅓cup+ 1 Tablespoon granulated sugardivided
1cupleftover mashed potatoesroom temperature
⅓cupwhole milk
½cupunsalted buttermelted and cooled + extra for topping
2large eggsroom temperature
2teaspoonsfine sea salt
5cupsall-purpose flour
Instructions
Add the water to a large measuring cup or small bowl and heat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. Stir in the yeast and 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar. Set aside in a warm area to proof for 5 minutes.
When the yeast has proofed, pour it into the bowl of a stand mixer and add the remaining ⅓ cup granulated sugar, potatoes, whole milk, unsalted butter, eggs, and sea salt. Using a dough hook, mix until well-combined.
Add in the all-purpose flour and mix on medium-low for 5-6 minutes. The dough should form a ball around the dough hook and completely pull away from the sides of the bowl.
While the dough is mixing, preheat your oven to 170° F and then turn off the oven when it has heated.
Lightly spray a large mixing bowl with non-stick cooking spray and add your ball of dough to the prepared bowl. Flip the dough over and cover with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap and allow to rise in the warm oven for 1 hour. It should be almost doubled in size.
Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and cut into 16 equal-sized pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place it into the prepared baking dish. Cover the dish and allow the rolls to rise for 1 hour in the warm oven. *If your oven has cooled you can preheat it again while you shape the rolls and turn it off when you’re ready to put them in to rise.
Preheat the oven to 350° F. *Be sure to remove the rolls first if you are letting them rise in the oven!
Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown.
Brush with melted butter before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight bag for up to 3 days at room temperature. For longer storage, you can freeze the rolls for up to 3 months.