Potato Rolls Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 large Russet potato
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup whole milk (room temperature)
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

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   Cook potato: Peel and dice a potato. Place it in a saucepan of water and bring to boil. Then reduce the heat to medium and cook the potato until tender. Drain the liquid and mash the cooked potato.

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   Mash: Measure 1 cup of firmly packed mashed potato and transfer it to a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and mix until the butter is melted and absorbed. Let the mixture cool off for 10 minutes.

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   Wet Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, add ¼ cup whole milk and a large egg (both room temperature) and give it a whisk.

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   Dry Ingredients: In a stand mixer bowl, add dry ingredients (2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons instant yeast, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar) and give it a stir.

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   Mix: Add wet ingredients, and using your hands, mix until combined. Then add mashed potato/butter mixture and mix it again with your hands.

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   Knead: Using a dough attachment, knead the dough on low speed for about 5-8 minutes. If it gets too sticky, add more flour one tablespoon at a time.

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   1st Proof: When done, add a tablespoon olive oil and grease the dough from all the sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

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   Divide: When ready, deflate the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and form them into balls.

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   2nd Proof: Place the balls on a baking sheet with parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 30-40 minutes.

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    Toppings: When ready, brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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    Bake at 425°F for about 15 minutes or until the tops are golden in color.