Potato Festival Bread

1. 1

   Soften yeast in warm water.

2. 2

   Mash potatoes while hot, then cool. Add potato water, scalded and cooled milk, salt, sugar and melted shortening to potatoes. Add softened yeast, then stir in flour.

3. 3

   Mix thoroughly, using only enough flour to make a stiff, kneadable dough.

4. 4

   Knead until smooth and elastic.

5. 5

   Place in lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk. Punch down and let rise again for about 1 hour.

6. 6

   Shape into 2 loaves.

7. 7

   Let rise in greased bread pans.

8. 8

   Bake in hot oven at 400u00b0 for about 50 to 60 minutes or until done.

9. 9

   Turn bread out onto racks to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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