Mrs. Eaton’s Potato Rolls
Author Notes: This is Nancy Taylor Robson's recipe. I illustrate her weekly food column for The Chestertown Spy, and she very kindly pauses her busy life to find well-tested recipes for us to submit to Food52 contests. I tend to be a Bisquick kind of baker, but Nancy knows the good foods that are genuinely tasty and satisfying, particularly on a cold winter's night on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. —fineartdaily
Makes 3 dozen
- 1 cup white mashed potatoes - Yellow Finn or Red Bliss are best
- 1 cup warm water, from potato-boiling, if possible
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 yeast cake or 1 tablespoon yeast
- 2 well-beaten eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening (unsalted butter is nice)
- 6 cups flour
- Mix together the potatoes, water, sugar and yeast. Set aside, covered for 20 minutes. Add to that mixture the eggs, salt and shortening. Blend in 6 cups of flour and knead well. Let double in bulk in a warm place with a towel overtop the bowl. Then make knobs - the dough will be sticky - and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen. Divine with smoked salmon, Smithfield ham or for egg salad sandwiches.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Dinner Rolls
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9 months ago SK
These are very nice! Tender, tasty! Thank you! What do your knobs look like? Do you think it could also be made into a loaf?
9 months ago SK
These sound great - nice and simple! Approximately how long for the dough to double in bulk? Thanks!
almost 7 years ago thirschfeld
that might just be my favorite, among many favorites, of your always beautiful illustrations
almost 7 years ago fineartdaily
You are too kind!
almost 7 years ago Sagegreen
Love your illustration here!
almost 7 years ago fineartdaily
Thanks! The simple roll and the gleaming china work well together.
almost 7 years ago AntoniaJames
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I love that plate. Your artwork is amazing. The colors are always so appealing. The recipe looks pretty darn good, too. ;o)
almost 7 years ago fineartdaily
Well, thank you very much! I love blue and white china and think it is almost always the perfect background for delectable foods. And when I craft my little fantasy world I try to have the loveliest objets around!
almost 7 years ago felfoodie
Nothing like hot rolls out of the oven on a cold day!
almost 7 years ago fineartdaily
They smell like coming home!
almost 7 years ago hardlikearmour
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Love your artwork!
almost 7 years ago fineartdaily
Thanks! I just love working with Nancy, and all her good food ideas!
almost 7 years ago TiggyBee
Love this!
almost 7 years ago fineartdaily
Thanks! Easy, hearty and satisfying! I'm going to bake some before our holiday cocktail party next week!
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