Betty Crocker Potato Refrigerator Dough |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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I got this recipe from my friend Jack, but as the name indicates it probably came from Betty Crocker. I like to mix this using the dough hook on my Kitchen Aid. I have made rolls, loaves, pizzas and cinnamon rolls with this dough. Read more . It's very versatile. Have also substituted whole wheat pastry flour for some of the flour to give it a heartier texture. My grandma always made the lightest, fluffiest clover-leaf rolls using water that she had cooked the potatoes in; the starch feeds the yeast. This is the closest thing I've found to hers. Ingredients:
1 package active dry yeast or 1 tbs of saf-instant yeast. |
1-1/2 cups warm water (105 to 115f) |
2/3 cup white sugar |
1-1/2 teaspoons salt |
2/3 cup shortening (butter makes a better roll) |
2 eggs |
1 tsp orange juice (absorbic acid). it helps the yeast rise. |
1 cup lukewarm mashed potatoes |
6-1/2 to 7 cups gold medal all-purpose or unbleached flour |
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in warm water. (I use SAF instant yeast, which you do not proof in water, simply add to flour.).
2. Mix in sugar, salt, shortening, eggs, orange juice, potatoes and 4 cups of the flour.
3. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
4. Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up. Cover bowl tightly; refrigerate at least 8 hours. Can be stored in refrigerator at 45 degrees or below up to 5 days. Keep covered.
5. Punch down dough; divide dough into 4 parts.
6. Crescents: Roll 1/4 of dough into 12-inch circle. Spread with margarine or butter, softened. Cut into 16 wedges. Roll up, beginning at rounded edge. Place rolls, with points underneath, on greased cookie sheet; curve slightly. Brush with margarine or butter, softened. Let rise until double, 45 to 60 minutes. Heat oven to 400F. Bake until light brown, 13 to 15 minutes. Makes 16 rolls.
7. *Potato Buds mashed potatoes can be used for the mashed potatoes. Prepare as directed on package for 2 servings.
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