Ingredients
- 1 cup (7½ oz / 213 g) leftover mashed potatoes, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (4 oz / 115 g) butter, melted
- ½ cup (4 fl oz / 120 ml) milk, lukewarm
- ½ cup (4 fl oz / 120 ml) water, lukewarm
- 4 ½ cups (1 lb 6 oz / 639 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Egg wash (1 beaten egg with 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine mashed potatoes, eggs, melted butter, milk, and water. Mix on medium-low speed until blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until moistened.
- Switch to the dough hook and knead for about 10 minutes, until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Transfer the dough to a large oiled bowl. Turn to coat, cover with cling wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1½ hours.
- Butter a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking pan. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions (about 4 oz / 115 g each), and shape into smooth balls.
- Arrange the dough balls seam-side down in 4 rows of 3 in the prepared pan. Cover and let rise again in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45–60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Brush the tops of the rolls with egg wash. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 8 weeks.
Notes
- If kneading by hand, mix ingredients in a large bowl until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 10–12 minutes.
- Make sure your mashed potatoes are smooth and not overly seasoned before using in the dough.
- These rolls pair beautifully with butter, soup, or any main dish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
