Why add mashed potato to dinner rolls?

Adding mashed potato to the dough contributes to an incredibly soft, moist, and fluffy texture, while also adding a subtle richness to the flavor of the rolls.

Can I reduce the rising time for these potato rolls?

The recipe calls for two rising periods totaling 3-3.5 hours to achieve optimal fluffiness and volume; reducing this time may result in denser rolls.

Is the vegan butter essential for these rolls?

Yes, the softened vegan butter adds richness and helps create a tender crumb, contributing significantly to the rolls' overall flavor and texture.

How should I store leftover Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls?

Once cooled, store the rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or freeze them for longer storage to maintain their freshness.

What does the vegan egg replacer do in this recipe?

The whisked vegan egg replacer acts as a binder and helps to provide structure and a slightly richer texture to the potato dinner rolls.

10 years ago

Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls
[Vegan]

PN By: Pavani Nandula

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Golden brown, fluffy vegan potato dinner rolls brushed with melted butter, arranged in a round baking pan, ready to be served warm.

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Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls [Vegan]

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Ingredients You Need for Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls [Vegan]

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 medium potato, boiled and mashed
1 1/4 teaspoon instant yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vegan butter, softened
1/3-1/2 cup lukewarm water
1 tablespoon vegan egg replacer, whisked in 3 tablespoons water

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How to Prepare Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls [Vegan]

Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl or in the bowl of the stand mixer. Mix and knead to form a smooth, soft dough.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover and let the dough for rest for about 90 minutes, or until the dough is doubled in volume.
Gently deflate the dough and divide it into eight large balls or 12 smaller balls. Round each ball into a smooth roll.
Place the rolls in a lightly greased 8-inch round baking pan. Cover with a lightly greased plastic wrap and allow to rise for 1 1/2-2 hours, until they are quite puffy.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes; until the rolls are golden brown and fee set, Remove from the oven, and turn them out of the pan onto a rack. Brush with melted butter, if desired.
Serve rolls warm or at warm temperature.

Notes

You can make these rolls with 100 percent all-purpose flour, simply use 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour. You can double the recipe for a party and make 16 rolls in a 9x13-inch baking pan. Recipe adapted from King Arthur Flour.