Lunch

Onion Potato Rolls

Soft, fluffy rolls flavored with sautéed onions and mashed potatoes. Moist and flavorful—ideal for dinner or holiday spreads.

Ingredients

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees f to 115 degrees f)
  • 1 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees f)
  • 1 cup mashed potato flakes 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs
  • 1 envelope onion soup mix
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour topping:
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup dried minced onion

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the next eight ingredients; mix well. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch the dough down; divide into 18 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Beat egg; brush over rolls. Sprinkle with dried onion. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.