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
