1Combine 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer.
2Combine water, milk, and butter; heat to 120°-130°F. Stir in potato flakes.
3Pour 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.
4Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until it forms a ball and bounces back when pressed (4-6 minutes). Let rest for 10 minutes.
5Divide dough into 12 pieces; roll into balls and place in a sprayed 9x13 inch pan. Let rise until doubled (30-60 minutes).
6Preheat oven to 375°F; bake for 20-28 minutes, rotating halfway through. Brush with melted butter, if desired.
7Enjoy within 2 days
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 packet Instant Yeast (RapidRise)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
0.75 cup milk (regular, low or nonfat)
0.5 cup water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
0.33 cup potato flakes
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