Potato Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mash the potato and add the potato water, salt, sugar, and shortening.
2. 2
   In a medium sized bowl mix 5 cups flour and yeast.
3. 3
   Add lukewarm liquid mixture and work into flour.
4. 4
   Knead remaining 2 cups of flour into the dough.
5. 5
   Let rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Work down and form into loaves.
7. 7
   Place into pans and let rise until doubled in size.
8. 8
   Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from pans and brush butter over entire surface of loaves.