Potato Bread

If you've ever tried potato bread, you know that the addition of mashed potatoes makes for some nice, soft bread and, unlike a lot of homemade breads, these loaves stay soft for a surprising number of days.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let stand for several minutes.
3. 3Stir in prepared mashed potatoes, sugar, butter, and salt; mix well.
4. 4Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough.
5. 5Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead 5-8 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic, adding flour as needed.
6. 6Place dough in bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour. Punch dough down, divide in half, and shape each half into a loaf.
7. 7Place in 4 x 8 inch loaf pans, cover, and let rise 30-45 minutes, or until doubled.
8. 8Bake 30-35 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.