ICEBOX POTATO ROLLS

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These tender rolls are a family favorite, and we sometimes have more than 20 people around the table. Make the dough in advance and bake when you're ready. -Barb Linnerud, Boiling Springs, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 3-1/2 cups)
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
5-1/2 to 6 cups bread flour
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup shortening
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

Place potatoes in a saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; return to pan. Mash potatoes (you should have about 2 cups). Cool slightly., In a large bowl, mix sugar, salt, yeast and 2 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat milk, water and shortening to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Add eggs and potatoes; beat on high 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be very sticky)., Do not knead. Place dough in a large greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover; refrigerate overnight., Punch down dough. Using a tablespoon dipped in melted butter, drop 3 spoonfuls of dough into a greased muffin cup. Repeat, re-dipping spoon in butter., Cover; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°., Brush tops with remaining melted butter. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.