Grandma's Potato Rolls

(submitted by Luther and Doris Blodgett / named by Julia's grandchildren)

This was a Blodgett family favorite made regulary by Julia Blodgett
for holidays and other special occasions

- Julia Blodgett -
(about age 17)

• Ingredients:
• - 1 yeast Cake
• - 1/2 Cup Lukewarm Water
• - 1 Cup Milk
• - 2/3 Cup Shortening
• - 1/2 Cup Sugar
• - 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• - 1 Cup Mashed Potatos
• - 2 Eggs, beaten
• - Let dough rise until doubled.
• - 6 1/2 to 6 3/4 Cups sifted Flour
• - (enough to make stiff dough)

• Directions:
• - Add lukewarm water to yeast. Scald milk.
• - Mix shortening, sugar, salt, potatos and scalded milk.
• - When cooled, add yeast and beaten eggs (mix well)
• - Add flour (enough to make a stiff dough)
• - Nead dough well on a lightly floured board.
• - Place dough in a greased bowl (large enough to allow for rising)
• - Rub dough with melted shortening.
• - Cover and set in refrigerator (or in a warm place if wanted sooner)
• - Let dough rise until doubled.
• - Make rolls in desired shape.
• - cover again and let rise until doubled again.
• - Bake at 350 degrees.