As a little girl, I spent several weeks in the hospital due to a variety of health problems (severe asthma being the easiest explanation). Like most children, I’ve forgotten any pain or fear associated with my stays. Instead, I remember popsicles, wheel-chair rides, and bags full of warm, fluffy rolls. My grandmother knew what would make me happier than anything else, and when she came to visit, she brought a dozen rolls with her.
These potato rolls are almost as good as the ones I remember. (But I imagine no roll will live up to the ones my grandmother brought me). Thanksgiving is coming, and these would be the perfect addition to your table. They are soft. They are fluffy. They are hard to resist. Ryan and I start with two…and we often end up eating at least four. And have I told you that midnight nursing often leads to midnight snacking? These rolls with peanut butter and honey are PERFECTION.
And why not? Another Lucy picture to start your week.
Very Best Potato Rolls
1 cup mashed potatoes
2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup scalded milk (cooled to lukewarm)
5 to 6 cups bread flour
1 packet dry active yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water
Dissolve yeast in the lukewarm water and set aside for five minutes.
In bowl of stand mixer with paddle attachment, mix together mashed potatoes, butter, eggs, sugar, honey and salt for several minutes.
Add yeast mixture and scalded milk to the potato mixture and mix until blended. Gradually add bread flour one cup at a time until a soft dough forms.
Using your machine’s dough hook, knead for 5 minutes at low speed. Alternately, knead dough on a lightly floured counter.
Place kneaded dough in lightly oiled bowl. Allow to rise for one to two hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.
Punch down dough and shape into rolls. Place rolls about 1 1/2 inches apart on two parchment paper lined baking sheets. Cover with slightly damp kitchen towels and allow to rise until doubled, about another 30-60 minutes. Bake in a preheated 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for approximately 12 minutes or until lightly golden.
Monet, these potato rolls look like pure bliss on a plate – I always love baking with mashed potatoes, they make all baked goods incredibly delicious and moist! Wonderful recipe to start the week, dear Monet!
Hugs to sweet little Lucy!
These look and sound so wonderful. 🙂 They remind me of the dinner rolls my Mennonite friends would make for their family gatherings. I couldn’t get enough of them. 🙂
That fluffy cross section got to me, I need to try this recipe!
And also because Lucy implores me to do so with her beautiful baby eyes 😀
Too cute!
Cheers
CCU
I used to make potato rolls and then lost the recipe. These are going to my files and I have a feeling will stay there as the new go-to potato bread! I can see why you munch on them at night. That girl is getting cuter by the minute Monet!
These rolls look exactly like the ones we can buy at the bakery in town (no, actually better). I’ve often wondered how they get them so fluffy. Thanks for the recipe!
It’s funny the memories we repress and those we remember. I’m definitely glad you blocked out all the negative from your hospital stay!
And how could these rolls be anything but deliciously positive?! I kind of want them as a midmorning snack today!
Lucy is so precious in that photo. I don’t know how potato makes bread so delicious but I love it. Perfect addition to Thanksgiving.
These rolls look perfect Monet! There is something about homemade rolls – they are my favorite part of our Thanksgiving menu! For whatever reason I’ve never made potato rolls before – I need to try these! Happy Monday! And that cute little Lucy – dying of cuteness over here! haha
Hey there! Firstly thanks so much for your comment on my blog! Then even more important.. your daughter.. she is beyond precious!!! I just love this photo of her 🙂 The potato rolls look really yummy and since I´ve never made any kind of rolls before, I´m going to bookmark this recipe 😉 Xx
Mashed potatoes and potato water are two great additions to bread dough, they make it last for a longer time, and nothing beats the creaminess they offer… great rolls, Monet!
but, of course, they have to take second spot. That photo of Lucy made me forget all about rolls, bread, yeast, cooking, life and the universe 😉
Geez, I meant potato COOKING water.
forgive me, it’s early and the caffeine is just kicking in.
Thanks for the potato rolls recipe. I love potato rolls and this sounds very good one. Your little girl is an angel. So precious!
Oh, that face gets me every time! 🙂 Your rolls sound lovely.
These rolls look fantastic, Monet! I’m imagining them soft and a little chewy…..just perfect. And little Lucy? She is a doll!! Fyi, I can’t respond to your comments because of my silly commenting system on blogger. But thanks for all your support over at Lemon Tree Dwelling! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Love the pic of Miss Lucy. And, I am going to try these rolls. And, I do remember some of your stays at the hospital in Houston. Bless you – you went through so much with your health at such a young age. Many hugs sent to you, Ryan, Lucy, and your Mom and Dad.
Lovely rolls! I guess those leftover mashed potatoes make these yummy rolls so fluffy and moist! Gosh she is so cute like a little baby doll! I would love to take her home with me!! Those eyes are just calling me 🙂
Lucy is super adorable! 🙂 Can’t wait to try the rolls. Thanks for sharing!
These gorgeous potato rolls rounds like the perfect comfort food or midnight snack! Especially with PB and honey, mmm 🙂
How is it possible that every picture of Lucy is cuter than the last one?? Those eyes!
Wow I bet these taste amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
Lucy is so gorgeous! Her skin looks velvety soft and I love her little rosy cheeks!!! Oh my gosh, I totally get baby fever whenever I visit your page, Monet 🙂 And these rolls look delicious. I love the sweetness that potato rolls have, and I can only imagine how yummy they must be with pb and honey. Mmmm!
These look so light and fluffy, I think of them as a warm hug! That picture of Lucy is to die for. She’s such a beauty!
Those rolls look so delish! I’m pretty sure we had the same ones growing up and you are right, they are the best. My sister would often make cinnamon rolls out of the dough as well.
Your daughter is a little doll. =)
Yes, grandma rolls (and cookies, cakes, pie…everything, really) are always the best, hands down! That said, these rolls sound wonderful. Now all I have to do is actually have some leftover mashed potatoes around–they usually get eaten lickety-split at our house. 🙂
Lucy looks like a little angel. I was in hospital only once as a child, but they did not let my parents give me any food. What a petty. You have a good memories out of something not that pleasurable 🙂
Rolls are such a funny thing to bring to a hospital, but really, anything warm from the oven will do, right?
These potato rolls look so fluffy and perfect! They sound like a wonderful addition to any festive meal 🙂 Oh my, Lucy’s precious face gets me every time, she can brighten up any day – even this dreary Monday that we have seems a lot more brighter and sunnier 🙂 Thanks for sharing Monet and have a great week!
That’s such a nice memory associated with rolls, Monet! So sorry you had health problems as a kid, but I can imagine that rolls like these could instantly bring comfort. Great recipe for the holidays! And Lucy, my goodness. She is an angel!
Awww.. it’s so sad when little kids have to go to the hospital, but I’m glad your memories are positive though. Bread Roll looks sooooooo good.. I’m such a carb loving gal.
I’ve never tried making potato rolls, but yours look so soft and fluffy that I’m eager to give them a try!
Lovely picture of Lucy, by the way. She never fails to brighten my day 😀
UGH stopit Lucy! You’re so cute I get distracted, and the other babies get jealous of HOW flippin cute you are! agh!
anyway…rolls….
they’re SO fluffy and they look so good! I’d probs eat at least 4 at once 😀
Oh, I want these beauties on my Thanksgiving table! And look at that angelic face…your Lucy is a doll!
Oh my goodness… Lucy is just so adorable! And the rolls look really good too!
Oh wow Lucy is growing up so fast! Love those soft fluffy rolls.
These rolls look so perfect and fluffy. I love the idea of spreading them with peanut butter and honey. Yummy!
Aww Lucy! 😀
These rolls look fantastic! I have a weakness for dinner rolls, they are so delicious!
I love the look of these rolls! These are definitely going to be on my ‘must make’ list for this Thanksgiving. When you mentioned peanut butter & honey on them – I was completely sold. They look light, fluffy and amazing. Thanks for the great share! Pinning!
The potato rolls looks wonderful! Soft and light, the perfect rolls indeed!
And Lucy is so cute!!
Dear Monet, I am sure your grandmother would say that these rolls are perfection.
I love peanut butter and honey too.
Lucy looks more precious each photo.
Blessings dear. Catheirne xo
These rolls do look so perfect!! Light and fluffy and will be the perfect companion to any meal.
I can’t believe how soft and fluffy these rolls look! I think I could eat these by the dozen. I’m sorry you had to spend so much time in the hospital as a youngster, but I’m glad to know that it led to such wonderful memories of the love and care your family showed when you were unwell — not to mention the inspiration for this recipe!
Potato rolls are my absolute favorite so I can’t wait to try making them myself!
Aw, that photo is insanely cute! It couldn’t be any cuter!
And I love the sound of these rolls. Mashed potato and bread goodness all in one. YUM
Aw, what a cute face!
Oh my gosh! She has the cutest little face ever!!!
It’s so hard for children who spend time in hospitals. Between my mother’s health issues and some of my own, I saw my fair share of hospital rooms… and my mom and grandmother always knew how to cheer me up.
Need to give these potato rolls a try. They look wonderful!
Just as my “Young Baker” brought another dimension to my blog experience, so does your beautiful Lucy! Your potato rolls are as fluffy and delicate as they come. Happy Thanksgiving, Monet!
Would you believe that I’ve never tried a potato roll? I must change that, as they look absolutely amazing. YUM!
Hi Monet and Lucy!!!
Love all the sweet pictures of Lucy that you share Monet 😉
Your potato rolls look so soft and fluffy-just perfect for a special meal like Thanksgiving dinner 😉 Thanks so much for sharing and wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Ah, such a sweet, innocent face!
Rolls look fabulous. I’ve never made potato rolls before. The way you describe them , these are definitely going on my “must try” list.
These potato rolls look so fluffy and light! There’s nothing like a fresh, warm roll. Great recipe and story, Monet. And Lucy is just cuter and cuter each time I stop by and see one of her pictures.
Your grandmother sounds so sweet! I’d never had potato rolls before (gasp!) we made them in my baking class a few weeks ago and I feel in love. They were so good!
Peanut butter and honey is one of my favourites! These look so soft and moreish 🙂
Those look so fluffy and tender!
Soon Lucy will finish a couple of them in one sitting! 😉 These look so good! I need to work on skills to make bread bread! These are so cute and delicious looking!
yum!! these rolls sound great!
I can understand how 4 of them could easily be eaten 😛
and what an adorable daughter you have! 🙂
Lucy is just so beautiful and so are these rolls! I love potato rolls and these look absolutely perfect! Pinned!
Oh wow, these rolls DO look divine. Maybe not worth a hospital stay, but glad you can make them yourself now without any asthma attacks 🙂
I’ve heard that bread made with mashed potato is just out of this world and I have yet to try it myself. Your rolls are perfect, Monet. They need to make an appearance in my life, stat!