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POTATO YEASTED BREAD

Don't be intimidated by yeast breads. They are easier than they appear and the results are well worth the effort.
-Justin, Our Bulk Assistant has been baking bread since age 15

2 c. warm water
2 packages dry yeast (1.5 tbsp)
1/4 c. honey
1 c. dry milk
3 c. unbleached white flour

4 tsp salt
1/4 c. oil
1 1/2 - 2 c. cooked mashed potatoes
3 c. unbleached white flour
1 c. or more white flour for kneading

Dissolve the yeast in water.
Stir in the sweetening & dry milk.
Stir in the 3 c. unbleached white flour to form a thick batter.
Beat well with a spoon (100 strokes).
Let rise 45 minutes.

Fold in the salt, oil & mashed potatoes.
Fold in the additional 3 c. flour until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl.
Knead on a floured board, using more flour (about 1 cup) as needed to keep the dough from sticking to the board, about 10 minutes,
until the dough is smooth.
Let rise 50-60 minutes until doubled in size.

Punch down.
Let rise 40-50 minutes until doubled in size.
Shape into loaves and place in pans.
Let rise 20-25 minutes.

Brush tops with Egg Wash.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour, or until golden brown.
Remove from pans and let cool or eat right away.

*This recipe has been kindly borrowed from the Tassajara Bread Book, "The Bible for Bread Baking".