Title: A.c.'s Potato Rolls
Categories: Cajun Bread
Yield: 72 Servings

1	pk	Active dry yeast
1/2	c	Water,warm(105-115'F.)
1	c	Milk,scalded
1	c	Potatoes,mashed
2/3	c	Vegetable shortening
2	ts	Salt
2		Eggs,well beaten
8	c	Flour,all-purpose
		Butter,melted
1. So	ften	yeast in water.

2. Place potatoes, sugar, shortening and salt in large bowl; stir in scalded milk.

3. Let cool to lukewarm; add eggs and yeast; mixing well.

4. Sift about 6 cups flour into mixture; stir until dough is stiff enough to knead.

5. Turn out onto lightly floured surface; knead, gradually adding flour until dough doesn't stick to hands and is smooth and elastic.

6. Shape dough into ball; place in greased bowl; turning dough to bring greased surface to top.

7. Cover with towel; let stand in warm, draft-free place until doubled.

8. Shape dough into rolls; place in greased muffin cups and let rise until double.

9. Bake in preheated 400'F. oven 15 to 20 minutes; cool on racks.

10. Brush tops with melted butter.

NOTE: For interesting variations, use mashed sweet potatoes or squash instead of regularpotatoes.

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