Sarah's Potato Bread

Directions

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