Potato Rolls

Name: Potato Rolls
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mashed potato (unseasoned); 1 cup warm potato water or milk; 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 cup melted butter; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp salt

15 servings35 min prep20 min cookMedium

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Potato Rolls

Story updated September 18, 2026

Potato rolls likely developed within German and Central European baking traditions, where mashed potato was added to bread dough for extra moisture and softness. The style became popular in American baking, especially through German immigrant communities.

Ingredients

Scale:· 15 servings

1 cup mashed potato (unseasoned)
1 cup warm potato water or milk
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup melted butter
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1Stir yeast and sugar into warm liquid; let sit until foamy.
2Whisk in mashed potato, egg, and melted butter.
3Stir in flour and salt, then knead 8 minutes until smooth and soft.
4Let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
5Shape into 15 rolls, place in a greased pan, and let rise 30 minutes.
6Bake at 375°F for 18-20 minutes, until golden.

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