Description
These fluffy potato rolls are delightfully soft and easy to make, featuring instant potato flakes for tenderness. Perfect for dinner or sandwiches, they combine the comforting flavors of buttery yeast bread with the added moisture and slight sweetness from potatoes, yielding golden, pillowy rolls that stay fresh for days.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups (372g) all-purpose flour (up to 3 1/2 cups as needed)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) Instant Yeast (RapidRise)
- 1 tablespoon (13g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup potato flakes
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup (177ml) milk (regular, low or nonfat)
- ½ cup (118ml) water
- 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine 1 cup flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt to prepare a base for the dough.
- Prepare Liquid Mixture: In a microwave-safe measuring cup, combine water, milk, and butter. Heat until warm, between 120°-130°F (about 1 minute). Stir in the potato flakes until incorporated.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the warm liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and mix using a dough hook on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the egg and 1 cup flour and mix for another minute. Add an additional 1/3 cup flour and mix until the dough comes together as a soft dough, slightly sticky to the touch. Add up to 1/4 cup more flour if necessary.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and dust the top with flour. Knead for about 4-6 minutes until the dough forms a smooth ball and bounces back when gently pressed with two fingers. Then cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Shape Rolls: Divide the rested dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place them in a 9×13-inch pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Cover the pan and let the rolls rise until doubled in size, approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Bake the Rolls: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 20-28 minutes or until they are golden brown on top. Rotate the pan midway through baking for even coloring.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the hot rolls from the oven and brush them with melted butter for extra flavor and a shiny finish. Serve fresh and enjoy within 2 days for optimal softness.
Notes
- These potato rolls are incredibly soft and fluffy, thanks to the addition of instant potato flakes.
- Using instant yeast (RapidRise) helps speed up the rising process.
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, knead by hand but expect longer kneading times.
- Heating the milk and water mixture to the correct temperature is crucial to activate the yeast without killing it.
- The rolls are best enjoyed within 2 days to maintain their soft texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 166 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 211 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg
