fluffy rolls out of potatoes

Here’s a recipe for Fluffy Potato Rolls—soft, tender, and slightly sweet, perfect for dinner or sandwiches 🥔🍞

🥔 Fluffy Potato Rolls

🧺 Ingredients (makes 12 rolls)

• 1 cup mashed potatoes (about 2 medium potatoes, cooked and mashed)
• ½ cup milk, warm
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 3–3½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten (for brushing top)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare Yeast Mixture
   • In a small bowl, mix warm milk, 1 tsp sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix Dough
   • In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, melted butter, remaining sugar, and salt.
   • Add yeast mixture. Gradually stir in flour until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead Dough
   • Knead 6–8 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.
4. First Rise
   • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled in size.
5. Shape Rolls
   • Punch down dough. Divide into 12 equal pieces and shape into rolls. Place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Second Rise
   • Cover rolls and let rise 30–40 minutes until puffy.
7. Bake
   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush rolls with beaten egg.
   • Bake 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
8. Cool & Serve
   • Let rolls cool slightly before serving warm.

🌟 Tips

• Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time.
• For extra softness, brush rolls with melted butter after baking.
• These rolls freeze well—just reheat in the oven before serving.

I can also give a quick 30-minute version using instant mashed potatoes for super-fast fluffy rolls.