Potato Bread

Makes 2 loaves

3 potatoes, peeled and sliced

1 T. active dry yeast

1 T. sugar

1/2 c. very warm water

4 to 6 c. all-purpose flour, divided

1 t. salt

Boil potatoes and drain, reserving one cup cooking water. Mash potatoes and reserve 1-1/2 cups; use any remaining potatoes for another recipe. Combine yeast and sugar in warm water, 110 to 115 degrees. Stir to dissolve; let stand 5 minutes, or until foamy. Add reserved water and mashed potatoes, 2 cups flour and salt. Beat mixture until well blended. Set aside, covered, and let rise for 45 minutes. Add enough of the remaining flour to form a stiff dough. On a lightly oiled surface, knead dough for 5 minutes. Place dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover loosely and let rise until double in size, about one hour. Punch down dough and shape into 2 loaves. Place in 2 lightly oiled 9"x5" loaf pans and let rise again until doubled. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes, or until loaves sound hollow when tapped.

Save the water that the potatoes boiled in...add to soups and sauces to add thickness, nutrition and flavor.