1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 c. lukewarm water
3 tbsp. instant potato flakes
1 c. sugar
6 c. bread flour (may use 1/2 as whole wheat flour)
1 1/2 c. warm water
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. salt
1/3 c. sugar (may use 1 tsp. artificial sweetener)

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add potato flakes and sugar. Cover loosely and let set 8 hours.

Sift flour, salt and sugar into large mixing bowl. Add all liquid ingredients. Mix well forming dough ball. Transfer dough ball to 2nd well oiled mixing bowl. Turn dough over allowing greased side to be uppermost. Cover bowl with aluminum foil and let rise in warm spot 5-6 hours or until double in size. Punch down, kneading dough 6-10 times.

Divide into loaves (3 small or 2 large) and place in pans. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in warm spot 2-4 hours or until dough rises to fill pans. Remove plastic wrap and bake at 325-350 degrees F. for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Butter tops of loaves.