Potatoe Bread

NOTE: This recipe takes a long time to make, but it's totally worth it. It is a family favorite. It makes your whole house smell like fresh, sweet bread.

1 c. shortening
1 ½ c. sugar
2 tbsp. Salt
2 packets of dry yeast
2 c. milk
2 c. mashed potatoes (I think my dad uses potato spuds, not real potatoes)
2 eggs
flour

1. Put yeast in a bowl with 1 c. of warm water and 1 tbsp of sugar.
2. Combine the rest of sugar, shortening, and salt in large mixing bowl. Beat eggs and add to mixing bowl.
3. Scald milk and add mashed potatoes to milk. Put mashed potatoes and milk in large mixing bowl. Add yeast mixture to large mixing bowl.
4. Blend all ingredients in large bowl. Gradually stir in flour until stirring becomes too difficult.
5. Put dough onto a clean, floured surface. Continue to knead in flour until the dough has a firm, plastic texture, or feel.
6. Grease mixing bowl and put the dough back in it. Let it rise for at least an hour (cover with towel).
7. Flatten dough and roll out into 3 or 4 loaves. Put loaves in greased bread pans. Allow to rise for at least an hour (cover with towel).
8. Bake in preheated oven at 350° for 1 hour.
9. Take out of pans. Lightly butter top. Allow to cool at least 20 min.

Joanna
Provo, UT