Kaylynn Hardy's Rolls

1 Tbsp yeast                                                                       combine set aside to proof 10 min               

 1/4 C water 1/2 tsp sugar 

3 Cup scalded milk

 1 C instant potato flakes combine so flakes soften               1/2 C shortening + 1/4 C butter 

 4 eggs                                                                                    3/4 C sugar 

 1 Tbsp salt                                                                              

8 C flour (Add 1 cup at a time mixing well)

 Add to the scalded milk and potatos the salt, sugar, eggs, shortening and butter, mix well. Add yeast and flour one cup at a time mixing well. Knead 10 min. Cover and let rise til doubled in size 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Roll out dough and spread with butter. Cut into 1 inch strips and tie into knots. Let rise 2 to 3 hours. Bake at 375 for 12 to 15 min. Makes a great orange roll by adding: orange juice concentrate w/ sugar to taste cut dough into squares 1" x 1" aprox and dip 5 into orange mixture place all 5 pieces into one muffin tin. Repeat till all tins are filled and bake same as rolls. Top with orange glaze: powdered sugar, orange juice concentrate, vanilla to tastse, pat of butter and milk to desired consistency. Makes a great cinnamon roll by adding: Frosting: brown sugar and butter with cinnamon powdered suar, milk, butter & vanilla