Potato rolls

INGREDIENTS

• 370g of boiled potatoes
• 120ml (1/2 cup) of water
• 5g (1 tsp) of sugar
• 7g of dry yeast
• 2 eggs
• 60ml (1/4 cup) of milk
• 85g (6 tbsp) of butter (melted)
• 70g (1/3 cup) of sugar
• 9g (1 1/2 tsp) of salt
• 600g (5 cups) of all-purpose flour

For brushing:

• 60g (1/4 cup) of butter
• 40g (2 tbsp) of honey

METHOD

1. Pour the boiled potatoes and mash them well.

2. In a mixing bowl combine the water, the yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the sugar. Add the eggs, milk, butter (melted), remaining sugar, and salt, and stir with a spatula until smooth.

3. Gradually add the flour and continue mixing. When to dough starts to form knead with your hands until smooth. Cover the bowl with the cling film and let it rise for 2 hours, or until it doubles in volume.

4. After time has elapsed remove the dough from the bowl and transfer it to the working surface and split it into 4 parts. Form small balls and divide each into 5-6 pieces to make a total of 16-20 pieces.

5. Roll the dough into small balls, and place the seam side down in the baking dish. Cover with a cloth and let it rise for 1 hour.

6. After 1 hour, transfer the rolls to the oven and bake them at 200°C/392°F for 20 minutes.

7. In a small dish, mix together butter and honey until smooth. Brush the tops of the baked rolls with the mixture. Allow cooling slightly before serving.