Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope everyone is safe, warm, and eating something that makes them happy! I know for many people this thanksgiving will be smaller than normal and that 2020 has made practicing gratitude a more challenging task (though maybe more important). I hope you are still finding ways to connect with your loved ones – and maybe creating some new Thanksgiving Traditions. Bath at 3 p.m. followed by Hallmark movies in your PJs?
Gio and I actually spent our first Thanksgiving by ourselves during my year as a Jesuit Volunteer. We worked serving meals at the St. Francis of Assisi Soup Kitchen in the morning and then spent the afternoon watching The Real Housewives. I also tried to make us a Thanksgiving ham and brussel sprouts. They were not a success. Here is a bonus picture from that year for you.
One of my favorite ways to feel close to family even when I am far away is making my mom’s recipes. I have never actually tried making potato rolls without her, but after the 2020 we’ve had, Thanksgiving just needed some carbs. These dinner rolls are soft, a little bit sweet, and oh so delicious. They take quite a bit of time to make because they rise twice, but the hands on time is only about an hour. Highly recommend them as the base for left-over turkey sandwiches, or for breakfast with jam, or for dessert with Nutella, or best yet right out of the oven with salted butter.
As always – let me know if you make them or if you have any questions as you bake!
Wishing you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving!
Gram’s Potato Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup water luke warm
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup vegetable shortening
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1 cup scalded milk milk heated until it just begins to bubble then removed from heat and cooled
- 6-8 cups bread flour
Instructions
- Combine yeast packet with warm water. Set aside.
- In a large bowl cream sugar, shortening, and salt.
- Add eggs and mashed potatoes and then add yeast mixture. Mix until combined.
- Add cooled milk and flour, alternating until a soft dough is formed.
- Turn out dough onto a floured surface and knead adding additional flour if the dough becomes sticky. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Let dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size
- Punch down and shape into rolls. Place rolls on baking sheets, cover and let rise again.
- Bake in a 400 degree oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Immediately on taking out of the oven rub the top of each roll with margarine.
Notes
Originally posted on November, 26, 2020 over on adventuresofawannabesungoddess.wordpress.com
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