Colleen's Potato Crescent Rolls Recipe
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Colleen's Potato Crescent Rolls

By: Colleen Wollenberg  
"Between family, friends and co-workers, I get requests for these rolls about every weekend. They have a terrific flavor! Mix garlic or cinnamon into the butter topping for more variety."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
9 Hrs 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 32 rolls
 

Ingredients

  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in a saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, and mash.
  2. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. When yeast is ready, mix in 1 cup mashed potatoes, sugar, shortening, eggs, salt, and 3 cups flour. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough has become stiff but still pliable. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, and up to 5 days.
  4. Deflate the dough, and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces, and form into rounds. Roll out each round to a 12 inch circle. Brush generously with melted butter, and cut each circle into 16 wedges. Roll wedges up tightly, starting with the large end. Place on lightly greased baking sheets with the points underneath, and the ends bent to form a crescent shape. Cover, and let rise for 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 175 | Total Fat: 6.3g | Cholesterol: 17mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by KAEMARIE 
Folks, you can add this wonderful recipe to your breakmaker repertoire! After mashing and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2006 by GRANNYLOOHOO 
I just sampled one of these from the oven; yes I burned my tongue but it was so worth it. I've... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by SUSIEQ_IN_NJ 
This is a TREMENDOUS bread dough recipie! I didn't have baking potatoes on hand, so I made a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2008 by Valerie's Kitchen Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I made these for Thanksgiving and the result was exactly what I was looking for, a light,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2004 by CONCRETEBLONDE 
Made these rolls for Thanksgiving 2004. Fabulous. I made the basic dough using my the dough... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by LCATHCART 
The instructions did not say to cream the shortening and sugar and when I mixed it with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2003 by TGFROST 
Very tasty and high risers! The dough is very easy to handle. I would suggest cutting out some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2007 by M.Blake 
This recipe turned out great for me and it is so easy to tweak. I had to watch them in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by SJHERRON 
I made these rolls for Thanksgiving, and even stodgy old relatives raved! I didn't have any... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2003 by SISSI808 
Interesting. Probably would have been better if I hadn't used canola oil margarine. I... MORE

 
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