1) 4 1/2 t active dry yeast
2) 2 c warm water (1 1/2 c cool + 1/2 c boiled)
3) 1/4 c sugar
4) 1 T salt
5) 1 c mashed potato
6) 1/2 c butter, soft
7) 6 1/2 to 6 3/4 c flour
Sprinkle 1) over 2) add a pinch of sugar and whisk. Stand 10 min.
Add 3) & 4) till dissolved.
Add 5) 6) & 3 c 7)
With electric mixer, beat med speed till smooth, 2 min.
Add rest of 7) by hand.
Knead till smooth and elastic about 10 min.
Rise in buttered covered bowl 1 hour till doubled.
Turn out onto floured board and divide in half.
Shape each piece into loaf, rolling up jelly-roll style.
Place in buttered loaf pans, rise 1 hour.
Oven 400 bake 35 - 40 min till deep golden brown.
Remove from pans and cool on racks.
2 loaves
