Best Potato Rolls (soft and fluffy!)

Complete the meal with Roast Lamb, Mashed Potatoes, and some Stuffing.

Potato Buns

Dinner buns don’t get any lighter or fluffier than these potato rolls. They’re made with mashed potatoes in the dough, which keeps them unbelievably soft. You’ve probably tried potato rolls from your local grocery store or bakery so you know how good they can be. But homemade is so much better. And when you serve them still slightly warm from the oven and spread with salted butter they are little bites of heaven.

How to Make this Potato Roll Recipe?

Potato rolls are yeast bread, which means that they take a little time to make as you need to let them rise. But don’t worry, they’re very easy to make. Here’s how you do it:

1. Make mashed potatoes with lots of butter and milk. Easy!
2. Mix a little sugar into some of the potato cooking water (or plain warm water) then add the yeast. After a few minutes, it will start to bubble which means it’s ready to use.
3. Now add the mashed potatoes, eggs, flour, and salt to the yeast and mix it until the dough forms. Now let it rise for one hour.
4. Time to make the buns! Divide the dough into buns and put them in a baking dish or on a sheet pan. Let them rise for one more hour.
5. All that you have to do now is pop them into your oven.

Making potato buns takes a little time, but it’s really easy. (Full recipe instructions are in the recipe card below.)

Can I Use Leftover Mashed Potatoes To Make This Recipe?

Yes! Leftover mashed potatoes work well, however, you will need to adjust the amount of flour you use. Start by adding 2 tablespoons of extra flour at a time until the dough comes together and is no longer sticky.

Pro Tip!

Let your leftover mashed potatoes come to room temperature or warm them slightly in the microwave before using them in this recipe.

How Long Do Potato Rolls Last?

Potato rolls will last for up to 7 days. But we find that they are best eaten within 4-5 days.

What Is The Best Way To Store These Buns?

To store potato rolls, put them into a sealable container and store them on your counter.

Potato Roll Variations

• Cheesy: add ½ cup grated cheddar or parmesan cheese.
• Herbed: add 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning.
• Sweet: Add ⅓ cup of sugar.
• Buns: form them into hamburger-sized buns and bake them on a tray.

How to Serve Potato Rolls

These rolls are a MUST with any big holiday meal. We’ll be serving them beside some classic honey glazed ham at Easter for sure! But they’re just as welcome at a Sunday pot roast dinner or with garlic roasted chicken with vegetables.

But it doesn’t stop there. Potato rolls make amazing sandwiches. Fill them with leftover butter herb turkey or your favorite deli meats. Or try stuffing them with the best egg salad. Or butter up a bun and dunk it into your favorite soup.

With so many delicious ways to eat potato rolls, they won’t last long!