Dad's Potato Rolls Recipe

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Dad's Potato Rolls
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 (8 oz) package yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 -3 1/2 cups flour

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl mix 1 cup of warm water, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 package of yeast. Set aside to soften.
  3. In another bowl blend 1/2 cup instant potatoes and 1/2 cup warm water.
  4. Add potatoes to the yeast mixture.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup shortening, 2 eggs and 2 cups of flour, beat well.
  6. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes.
  7. Mix in the remaining 3 to 3 1/2 cups of flour.
  8. Knead dough for 5 minutes and place in a well greased bowl.
  9. Cover with a damp towel and let rise.
  10. When dough has doubled in size, knead it down.
  11. Shape as desired, we use about fist sized rolls.
  12. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1115.36 Kcal (4670 kJ)
Calories from fat 414.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.1g 71%
Cholesterol 56.93mg 19%
Sodium 3942mg 164%
Potassium 622.52mg 13%
Total Carbs 156.5g 52%
Sugars 11.87g 47%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g 66%
Protein 21.38g 43%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5%
Iron 9.2mg 51%
Calcium 438.7mg 44%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 334.47 Kcal (1400 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.83g 71%
Cholesterol 17.07mg 19%
Sodium 1182.13mg 164%
Potassium 186.68mg 13%
Total Carbs 46.93g 52%
Sugars 3.56g 47%
Dietary Fiber 4.92g 66%
Protein 6.41g 43%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 5%
Iron 2.7mg 51%
Calcium 131.6mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.3
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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