Maple Twists

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1 cup warm milk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1 cup warm mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 1-1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, potatoes, shortening, sugar, egg and salt; mix well. Add 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
2. 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.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Cut into 24 strips (5 in. x 1 in.). Twist strips; place on greased
4. . Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5. Bake at 375u0b0 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine the icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls.

active dry yeast, warm water, warm milk, warm mashed potatoes, shortening, sugar, egg, salt, flour, sugar, milk, maple

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/maple-twists/ (may not work)