Homemade Potato Rolls

HOMEMADE POTATO ROLLS From Southern Living Holiday Dinners 1982 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered 1/2 cup milk 1 package dry yeast 1/2 cup sugar 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons salt About 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Cook potatoes in boiling water to cover 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup potato water; set potatoes aside. Combine potato water and milk; heat to 105� to 115�. Stir in yeast and sugar; let stand 5 minutes. Mash potatoes to measure 3/4 cup. Combine potatoes, oil, egg, salt and yeast mixture in a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed of electric mixer until blended. Gradually beat in enough flour of form a moderately stiff dough. Place dough in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85�) away from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Lightly grease muffin pans. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 3 balls in each muffin cup. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts 1 hour or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 400� 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 2 dozen rolls

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