25 November 2010

The Best Refrigerator Bread Dough

1 Package Active Dry Yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
1 1/2 Cups warm water (105 - 115 degrees)
2/3 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 cup lukewarm mashed potatoes (or mashed sweet potatoes)
7 - 7 1/2 cups flour, or enough to make a smooth dough
Knead 5 minutes, refrigerate 8 hours, use within 10 days. To use - take out of refrigerator and shape into whatever you're wanting to make. Let rise in a warm place for an hour or until doubled. Bake. Enjoy!

One recipe worth of dough can be used to make any of the following:

  • 3 batches of crescent rolls (400 degrees for 10-12 minutes)
  • 2 loaves of bread (375 degrees for 25-30 minutes)
  • 2-3 dozen dinner rolls (375 degrees for 15 minutes)
  • 2 - 9x13 pans of monkey bread (350 degrees for 25 minutes)
  • 3 pizza crusts (400 degrees for 12-15 minutes)
  • or whatever else you desire!

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