Homemade Potato Rolls

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Southern Living Holiday Dinners 1982
 * Makes 2 dozen rolls

Ingredients

 * 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
 * ½ cup milk
 * 1 package dry yeast
 * ½ cup sugar
 * ⅔ cup vegetable oil
 * 1 egg
 * 1½ teaspoons salt
 * about 5½ cups all-purpose flour

Directions

 * 1) Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover 15 – 20 minutes until tender.
 * 2) Drain, reserving ½ cup potato water; set potatoes aside.
 * 3) Combine potato water and milk; heat to 105°F to 115°F.
 * 4) Stir in yeast and sugar; let stand 5 minutes.
 * 5) Mash potatoes to measure ¾ cup.
 * 6) Combine potatoes, oil, egg, salt and yeast mixture in a large mixing bowl.
 * 7) Beat on medium speed of electric mixer until blended.
 * 8) Gradually beat in enough flour of form a moderately stiff dough.
 * 9) Place dough in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top.
 * 10) Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°F) away from drafts, 1½ hours or until doubled in bulk.
 * 11) Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
 * 12) Lightly grease muffin pans.
 * 13) Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 3 balls in each muffin cup.
 * 14) Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
 * 15) Bake at 400°F for 12 – 15 minutes or until golden brown.