Public Recipe
Buttermilk Potato Rolls
Shared on 7/10/2025
These pillowy soft rolls get their incredible tenderness from mashed potatoes and tangy buttermilk. A family favorite for holiday dinners.
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Prep Time
30 minutes
Bake Time
20 minutes
Difficulty
Intermediate
Yield
24 rolls
Rolls
Ingredients
- 600g (5 cups) Bread flour
- 200g (1 cup) Mashed potatoes cooled
- 240ml (1 cup) Buttermilk warm
- 85g (6 tbsp) Butter softened
- 50g (¼ cup) Sugar
- 7g (2¼ tsp) Instant yeast
- 10g (1½ tsp) Salt
- 2 large (2) Eggs
Instructions
1
Combine warm buttermilk, sugar, and yeast. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
2
Add mashed potatoes, eggs, and butter to yeast mixture.
3
Add flour and salt, mix until smooth dough forms, about 8 minutes.
4
Cover and let rise 1-1½ hours until doubled.
5
Divide into 24 pieces, shape into balls, place on greased pans.
6
Cover and let rise 45 minutes until puffy.
7
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-20 minutes until golden. Brush with melted butter.
Equipment
- stand mixer
- baking sheets
- potato ricer or masher
Tips
- •Use leftover mashed potatoes or make fresh without chunks
- •Potatoes keep rolls soft for days
- •Can be made ahead and frozen
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