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2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/3 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees ), divided
1 cup warm mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup shortening
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/2 TSPs salt
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 2/3 cup warm water.
In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, sugar, shortening, eggs, salt, remaining 2/3 cup water, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth.
Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Do not knead.
Shape into a ball; place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch down dough; divide into thirds.
Divide and shape 1 portion into 15 balls; place in a greased 9"
round baking pan.
Cover with a kitchen towel.
Repeat with remaining dough.
Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Bake rolls until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.
Remove from pans to wire racks.
Serve warm.
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