Potato Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Cook 1 medium potato in 2 1/2 cups water for 15 minutes. Reserve the water.
2. 2
   Mash the potato (should be 1 cup).
3. 3
   In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over 1/2 cup reserved potato water that has been cooled to 105° to 115°.
4. 4
   To remaining potato liquid, add water (if necessary) to make 2 cups.
5. 5
   Add salt, sugar, oleo and 1 cup mashed potatoes.
6. 6
   To yeast mixture, add mashed potato liquid and 3 1/2 cups flour.
7. 7
   Beat with a mixer until smooth (2 minutes). Gradually add 3 1/2 cups additional flour, mixing with hands until dough is smooth and stiff (leaves side of bowl).
8. 8
   Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Let rise until doubled (1 hour) covered.