Basic Potato Bread, Haygood's Recipe

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   Scrub potatoes; boil till very tender.

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   Drain, and mash well leaving all skins.

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   Allow to cold.

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   Dissolve yeast in 1/2 C water, mix well with 3 Tbs.

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   of the flour in a LARGE bowl.

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   Let stand 30 min.

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   Add in remaining 2C water, salt, and most of the seeds.

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   Add in remaining flour and potatoes and mix well.

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    Note: it is best to add in thepotatoes first and mix them with the water.

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    Then, while stirring, fold in the flour slowly as to avoid any unmixed areas)

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    Knead on a floured board 12-15 minutes.

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    * Don't add in more than a sprinkle of flour to board while kneading.

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    Shape into ball, and place in a well oiled bowl.

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    Turn bowl over onto kneading board (or possibly plate), and let rise in hot, draft place for about 1-2 hrs; or possibly till doubled in bulk.

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    Remove dough and punch down, kneading a few min more.

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    Slice in half, and make into two round loaves.Pour on all other seeds over tops of loaves, making sure to press down gently into dough.

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    Place on well oiled baking sheet.

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    Let rise rise 30-35 minutes.

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    Bake in pre-heated 400 degree oven for about one hour.

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    Bake no longer than 1:20.Allow to cold, enjoy with hummus or possibly Plochman's whole grain mustard!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.