Potato Sourdough Buns

*I haven't tried these yet - but they seem easy and tasty!

For the starter:

One 12-oz baking potato

1 1/2 cups water

1 tsp instant yeast

1 cup all-purpose flour

For the rolls:

1/2 cup milk

1 egg

2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp salt

4 to 4 1/2 cups bread flour

To prepare starter:

Microwave potato on high for 5 min, set aside until cool and then peel.

In medium bowl combine water & yeast. Add flour and the potato, mashing together until well combined.

Loosely cover bowl and allow to sit unrefrigerated for at least 8 hours and up to 24.

Then in a large bowl (or stand mixer), combine the starter and all of the roll ingredients. Mix on low until the dough comes together. It should be soft and sticky. Add more flour if needed.

Knead for 5 min or until dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Heat over to 350. Shape dough into 12 balls (about 4 oz each). Flatten with the palm of your hand until the measure 3 inches across. Place on baking sheet and cover with a cloth. Let rise until puffy, about 45 min.

Sprinkle tops lightly with flour, and with a sharp knife score two lines into the top of each.

Bake 15 to 20 min, or until golden brown.