Ingredients

The following ingredients have 15 Servings
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 2/3 cup warm water (divided)
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup mashed potatoes (no milk or butter added)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 to 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

Instruction

  • Dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup warm water in a small bowl.
  • Cream sugar and shortening in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Add potatoes, egg, yeast mixture, Italian seasoning, salt, 1/3 cup water and 1-1/2 cups of flour and beat until smooth.
  • Continue adding remaining flour until a nice soft dough is formed.
  • Shape dough into a ball without kneading and place in a greased bowl.
  • Turn dough over in bowl to grease the top.
  • Cover bowl and let dough rise until almost doubled, approximately one hour.
  • Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Divide dough in half and shape each half into 7-8 balls for a total of 15 rolls.
  • Place rolls in baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
  • Bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from baking dish and let cool on wire rack.
  • Yields 15 rolls.