Mrs. Smearly'S Potato Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. hot mashed potatoes
1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk, scalded
1 egg
4 to 4 1/2 c. sifted flour

Preparation

Soften yeast in warm water.
Combine potatoes, shortening, sugar, salt and warm milk.
Cool to lukewarm.
Add yeast and egg. Stir in flour.
Knead on floured board until smooth.
Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease all sides.
Cover and let rise 1 hour; punch down.
Roll in a ball and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll out on floured board; shape into rolls or cut.
Place on greased pan and let rest 1 hour.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Yields approximately 2 dozen.