Grandma Cauffiel's Bread

1. 1

   To make the potato water, boil 2-3 cleaned, cubed potatoes.

2. 2

   Pour water into measuring cup.

3. 3

   Mash potatoes separately.

4. 4

   Activate yeast in 1/4 c of the regular water.

5. 5

   Mix together the potato water, mashed potatoes, regular water, yeast, salt, shortening, and sugar.

6. 6

   Add flour until dough starts to form.

7. 7

   Turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth.

8. 8

   Place in greased bowl.

9. 9

   Cover.

10. 10

    Allow to rise until double.

11. 11

    Punch down and turn onto lightly floured surface.

12. 12

    Form into loaves and let rise a second time, until double.

13. 13

    Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 and continue baking for 30 minutes.

14. 14

    When you remove bread from the oven, brush with butter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.