Grandma Fullmer's Famous Potato Rolls

These are famous at Grandma's house. Whenever there is a holiday or special occasion, everyone expects these to be on the table. :)

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup Instant Mashed Potatoes (prepared 3/4 cup water & 1/4 potatoes)
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup prepared powdered milk
1 TBSP yeast, dissolved in 1 cup warm water
7 cups flour (use 6 at first and then add last cup 1/2 at a time)

Mix all ingredients, following the individual instructions above.
Let rise 1 1/2 hours.
Punch down and let rise again for another hour.
Roll out and use a circle cookie cutter to create each individual roll.
Grease cookie sheet and place cut dough 4 in a row.  Fold each one over (see picture) and press edges together with greased fingers (melted butter or cooking spray).
Bake at 375 F for 15 mins until done.