Easy Potato Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. mashed potatoes
2 eggs
2 pkg. yeast
1 1/3 c. warm water
6 to 6 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Cream shortening, gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add salt, potatoes and eggs and beat until smooth.
Dissolve yeast in 2/3 cup warm water.
Stir; add to potato mixture along with other 2/3 cup warm potato water.
Stir to make a soft dough, knead and place in well-oiled bowl.
Cover and let rise until double in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
Shape into rolls or loaves; let rise again until doubled.
Bake in 375\u00b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove from oven and brush with butter.
Yields about 45 rolls.