Quick And Easy Dinner Rolls

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   In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water until foamy; about 5 minutes. Add the potato flakes, sugar, egg, oil or melted butter, and one cup of the flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in the remaining flour, salt and (optional) herbs or seasonings. Continue to stir until all the flour is incorporated, scraping the sides of the bowl, and the dough is smooth. The batter will be sticky. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cotton towel and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20-30 minutes.

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   Deflate the dough and fold it over a couple of times in the bowl. Grease a 12 cup muffin tin. Spoon the dough into each cup until each are half full. Smooth the tops of the dough with damp fingers. Cover and let rise again in a warm spot until dough reaches the top of the muffin cups; about 20-30 minutes. Preheat oven after 10 minutes of rising time.

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   Uncover the risen dough and optionally baste the tops of the dough with melted butter, or and egg wash for shine. Bake the rolls in the preheated (400F) oven for 15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.

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   Remove rolls to a cloth lined bread basket and serve immediately.

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   Notes: 1.) instead of potato flakes, you can use a generous 1/3 cup of unsalted real mashed russet potatoes. Use 7/8 cup of the unsalted potato water instead of the 1 cup of plain water on item 2 of the ingredient list 2.) You can add 1 tsp or so of any combination of items from item 9 of the ingredient list, if desired. You may want to just use the desired item as a garnish on the top of the roll adhered by an egg wash. .

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.