Nutmeg Free Classic Potato Rolls
Soft, pillowy, and golden-topped, these potato rolls are the kind of pull-apart bread that disappears from the table before anything else does. Mashed russet potato worked right into the dough is the secret behind their impossibly tender crumb — it adds moisture and a subtle richness that plain flour-and-water rolls just can't match. The ingredient list is refreshingly straightforward: potato, milk, egg, butter, yeast, flour, salt, and sugar. Nothing hidden, nothing ambiguous, which makes this a genuinely stress-free bake for anyone navigating spice sensitivities. Many store-bought rolls and packaged bread mixes sneak in warm-spice blends where you least expect them, so baking from scratch here puts you fully in control. The process is satisfying too — watching the dough double, shaping each ball by hand, and pulling the pan from the oven when the tops hit that deep, burnished gold. A final brush of melted butter while they're still hot gives every roll a glossy, irresistible finish that makes them just as good on their own as they are alongside a big holiday spread.
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12 servings
For the dough
- 1 medium russet potato (about 8 oz), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- ½ cup whole milk, warmed to 110°f (43°c)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 ¼ tsp fine salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
For brushing
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Place the potato chunks in a small saucepan, cover with cold water by 1 inch, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until completely tender and a fork slides through without resistance, about 12–15 minutes. Drain, then mash or rice the potato until completely smooth — no lumps. Measure out 3/4 cup of mashed potato and let it cool to room temperature. (Reserve any extra for another use.)
- 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Stir briefly and let stand until foamy and fragrant, about 5–10 minutes. If the mixture does not foam, the yeast is not active — start over with fresh yeast.
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