refrigerated potato rolls

Greenacres, WA
Updated on May 17, 2011

These are delicious dinner rolls , I like to make these during the holidays. You can use the dough when ever you want rolls , dough will keep up to 3 days in the refrigerator .

prep time 1 Hr 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 36 rolls

Ingredients

  • 6 - 7 1/2 cups all purpose flour ; divided
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 package (1/4oz) active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 1 cup hot mashed potatoes
  • 2 - eggs
  • 2-3 tablespoons melted butter

How To Make refrigerated potato rolls

  • Step 1
    In a large mixing bowl combine 2 cups flour , sugar , yeast and salt . Set aside
  • Step 2
    In a sauce pan heat butter , milk and water until very warm ( not boiling) to 120° to 130°.
  • Step 3
    Add mixture , mashed potatoes and egg to the dry ingredients.
  • Step 4
    Blend on low speed of an electric mixer until moistened ; Beat for 3 minutes on medium speed.
  • Step 5
    Stir in enough of the remaining flour by hand to form a soft dough.
  • Step 6
    On a floured surface knead until smooth about 3-5 minutes ; Adding flour if necessary ; Dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  • Step 7
    Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm space for 45-60 minutes , or until light and doubled in size ; punch dough down and brush with melted butter.
  • Step 8
    If you don't plan on instantly baking the rolls , Place plastic wrap directly on dough ; Cover top of bowl with plastic wrap.
  • Step 9
    Refrigerate for up to 3 days , punch down dough ; Dough should be light and some what sticky.
  • Step 10
    To shape dough into clover leaf rolls : Grease 36 muffin cups , Divide dough into 36 parts ; divide each part into 3 pieces , shape into 1" balls.
  • Step 11
    Place 3 balls in prepared muffin tin ; Cover and let rise for 45 to 60 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • Step 12
    Bake @ 375° for 13 - 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Step 13
    Note : You can bake the rolls for 7-8 min , until fully puffed but just starting to turn a pale golden brown. Let cool to room temperature in the muffin pans , then wrap the rolls either in a sturdy, jumbo-size, resealable, freezer-safe plastic food storage bag or wrap in another two layers of aluminum foil; then freeze. The day you're serving them, take the rolls out of the freezer at least 2 hours ahead of time and let them come to room temperature, then unwrap and bake for 5 to 10 more minutes or until they are a golden brown.

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