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Sprinkle yeast over water that has been placed in your mixer.
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Allow the yeast to activate and then mix in sugar.
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Then add potatoes, salt, shortening, and eggs.
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Add flour a cup at a time stopping at 8.
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Only add enough of the remaining flour to get an only slightly sticky feel. The dough should be workable but not dry.
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Place in a greased bowl and cover with a towel.
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Allow to rise till doubled in a warm place.
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Measure another 1/2 c flour into a bowl.
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Spray hands with pan spray (will need to repeat this as the dough starts to stick a bit).
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Break off dough and form into rolls.
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Roll into flour just to coat.
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Place on a greased pan and allow to rise till almost doubled.
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Bake in a preheated 350°F oven 20-25 minutes or till lightly browned.
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Prep time does not include rise time as that will vary.