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Top 10 Delicious Fluffy Potato Rolls

fluffy potato rolls

These fluffy potato rolls are incredibly soft and flavorful, perfect for sandwiches, sliders, or enjoying on their own. This recipe provides instructions to make ten rolls that will be a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup mashed potatoes (cooled)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ½ – 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add mashed potatoes, melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
  3. Gradually add the flour, starting with 3 ½ cups, until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 10 equal pieces.
  7. Roll each piece into a smooth ball and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Cover the rolls with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  10. Brush the rolls with melted butter.
  11. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. Let the rolls cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, brush the rolls with garlic butter after baking.