CLOVERLEAF POTATO ROLLS

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WHAT better time to shape rolls into cloverleafs than for the celebration of St. Patrick's Day? I found this recipe in a magazine 40 years ago. These rolls are well received at fellowship dinners and are also popular at home. They are the lightest and tastiest rolls I make. -Beatrice McGrath, Norridgewock, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup warm mashed potatoes
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, shortening, potatoes, egg, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down and divide in half. Divide each half into 36 pieces; shape into balls. Place 3 balls each into greased muffin cups. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 400° until golden, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.