Light & Fluffy Potato Rolls with Potato Flakes
Prepare to be amazed by the fluffy texture of potato yeast rolls made with instant potato flakes. With a hint of buttery richness and the convenience of using potato flakes, these rolls are not only delicious but also easy to make, making them the perfect addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 cups flour
- ½ cup instant potato flakes
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Whisk warm water, oil, and sugar together in a 4-cup liquid measuring cup until sugar dissolves.
- In a stand mixer fitted with dough hook, mix flour, potato flakes, yeast and 11/2 teaspoons salt on slow speed unit combined. Add water mixture in steady stream and mix until dough comes together, about 1 minute. Increase speed to medium low and knead until dough is smooth and comes away from the bowl, about 6 minutes.
- Transfer dough to a bowl slightly coated with oil and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
- Gently press down dough. Divide into quarters and cut each quarter into three pieces. Form each piece into a ball by pinching and pulling edges under so that the top is smooth. Cup each ball with palm and move in circular motion to shape into a smooth taught ball.
- Transfer to baking sheet lined with parchment and cover loosely with plastic that you have first sprayed with cooking spray. Put in a warm area to rise, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375º.
- Remove plastic wrap and brush rolls with egg and sprinkle with salt. Bake until rolls are just beginning to brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- Can be refrigerated after shaped into rolls for up to 24 hours. Bake directly from refrigerator.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- Make sure you start with warm, not hot, water – if the water is too hot, you can kill the yeast, and your rolls won’t rise.
- I like the rolls with a sprinkle of salt, but you can top them with whatever you like – poppy or sesame seeds, dried onion flakes, oats, or everything bagel seasoning.
- These work great for hamburger buns or sliders.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 2mg
