This is Part 2 in the 2009 butter-roll search.

Kai Michael's request for a “;local-style”; butter roll recipe, described as light, buttery and with a “;hat”; on top as though baked in a muffin tin, was on a list of wished-for recipes printed here last week.

Patti Laba responded with this recipe from her late mother-in-law, who made them for Thanksgiving for more than 30 years. Now the recipe is carried out by her granddaughter, Laba's daughter.

This is not exactly what Michael wanted (no “;hat”;), but I'm using it because it's a grandma recipe and those are usually quite worthwhile. Besides, this one sounds delicious—made with mashed potatoes and an extra pat of butter on top.

Also, the rolls are associated with a good cause, Castle High School's Project Graduation cookbook, “;Island Style Cooking 2009.”; Grandma Stella's Refrigerator Rolls are on Page 160. And Laba just happens to be head of the cookbook committee.

Books cost $12. To have one delivered, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Or send checks payable to CHS Project Grad, P.O. Box 5069, Kaneohe 96744. Those outside Oahu need to add $6 postage for one book or $10 for eight.

Meanwhile, if you've got a personally tested recipe for rolls with a “;hat,”; send it here for Part 3 in the search.

Grandma Stella's Refrigerator Rolls

1 package yeast (about 2-1/2 teaspoons)
1-1/2 cup warm water
1 cup lukewarm mashed potatoes (made as instructed on the box)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
6 to 7 cups of flour

Mix yeast with warm water in large bowl. Add mashed potatoes, sugar, butter and eggs. Add flour, cup by cup, and mix well. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 8 hours.

Punch down dough. Divide into 2 sections (butter your hands if dough is sticky). Divide each section into 2 more pieces. Halve each section again. You will have 8 sections.

Make 6 balls of dough out of each section. Place balls in 2 9-by-13-inch baking pans. Smooth the tops of the balls (they will seem small but will expand). Add a pat of butter on each roll.

Cover with cloth and leave in a warm spot, 2 to 3 hours.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake rolls 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 48.