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Ingredients
- 2 med White potatoes
- 2 1/2 tsp Active dry yeast or possibly 1/2 ounce. compressed yeast
- 1/4 c. Lukewarm water
- 1/2 c. Unsalted butter
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 Tbsp. Sugar
- 3 1/2 c. All-purpose flour
Directions
- Boil the potatoes in 1 1/4 c. cool water, till tender. Strain and save 1 c. of the potato water. Mash the potatoes into a bowl. Let the potatoes and the reserved liquid cold.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast into 1/4 c. water. Let stand till dissolved, about 5 min. Heat 1/4 c. of the butter in a small saucepan.
- Put the reserved potato water, mashed potato, dissolved yeast, and melted butter into a large bowl. Add in the salt and sugar and mix. Stir in half the flour and mix. Add in the remaining flour 1/2 c. at a time, mixing well after each addition. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface. Dust the dough and your hands with flour and knead till it is very smooth and spongy. Then return the dough to a well-greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp dish cloth and let rise till doubled in bulk, about 1- 1 1/2 hrs, depending on the heat and humidity.
- Brush a baking sheet with melted butter. Heat an additional 1/4 c. butter and place in a mixing bowl. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead with your hand about 15-20 seconds. Cover the dough and let rest about 5 min. Flour your hands and healthy pinch pcs of dough about 1 inch in diameter, making about 30 pcs. Roll each ball in between your hands to create a ball. Dip each ball into melted butter and place on the baking sheet. Cover the baking sheet with a damp towel and let rise in a hot place, about 40 min.
- Bake at 375 degrees F. till golden, about 25-30 min. Brush tops lightly with butter and serve at once.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 270g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 707 | |
| Calories from Fat 213 | 30% |
| Total Fat 24.31g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 14.8g | 59% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 1176mg | 49% |
| Potassium 608mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 107.47g | 29% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.0g | 20% |
| Sugars 7.83g | 5% |
| Protein 14.29g | 23% |
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