1Combine 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer.
2Combine 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer.
3Combine 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer.
4Combine water, milk, and butter; heat to 120°-130°F. Stir in potato flakes.
5Combine water, milk, and butter; heat to 120°-130°F. Stir in potato flakes.
6Combine water, milk, and butter; heat to 120°-130°F. Stir in potato flakes.
7Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; mix for 1 minute. Add egg and 1 cup flour; mix another minute. Add another 1/3 cup flour until dough forms; add up to 1/4 cup more if needed.
8Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; mix for 1 minute. Add egg and 1 cup flour; mix another minute. Add another 1/3 cup flour until dough forms; add up to 1/4 cup more if needed.
9Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; mix for 1 minute. Add egg and 1 cup flour; mix another minute. Add another 1/3 cup flour until dough forms; add up to 1/4 cup more if needed.
10Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until it forms a ball and bounces back when pressed (4-6 minutes). Let rest for 10 minutes.
11Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until it forms a ball and bounces back when pressed (4-6 minutes). Let rest for 10 minutes.
12Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until it forms a ball and bounces back when pressed (4-6 minutes). Let rest for 10 minutes.
13Divide dough into 12 pieces; roll into balls and place in a sprayed 9x13 inch pan. Let rise until doubled (30-60 minutes).
14Divide dough into 12 pieces; roll into balls and place in a sprayed 9x13 inch pan. Let rise until doubled (30-60 minutes).
15Divide dough into 12 pieces; roll into balls and place in a sprayed 9x13 inch pan. Let rise until doubled (30-60 minutes).
16Preheat oven to 375°F; bake for 20-28 minutes, rotating halfway through. Brush with melted butter, if desired.
17Preheat oven to 375°F; bake for 20-28 minutes, rotating halfway through. Brush with melted butter, if desired.
18Preheat oven to 375°F; bake for 20-28 minutes, rotating halfway through. Brush with melted butter, if desired.
19Enjoy within 2 days
20Enjoy within 2 days
21Enjoy within 2 days
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 packet Instant Yeast (RapidRise)
1 packet Instant Yeast (RapidRise)
1 packet Instant Yeast (RapidRise)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon salt
0.75 cup milk (regular, low or nonfat)
0.75 cup milk (regular, low or nonfat)
0.75 cup milk (regular, low or nonfat)
0.5 cup water
0.5 cup water
0.5 cup water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
0.33 cup potato flakes
0.33 cup potato flakes
0.33 cup potato flakes
1 large egg
1 large egg
1 large egg
Equipment
stand mixer with dough hook attachmentmicrowave safe measuring cup9x13 inch paninstant read thermometer
Tips
Use an instant read thermometer for accurate water temperature
All-purpose flour works well, no need for bread flour
To speed up rising, place the pan in a warm oven (about 200°F), on the oven while preheating, or on a rack over boiling water