1 c. hot potato water
1/2 c. mashed potatoes
3/4 c. sugar
2/3 c. shortening

Mix ingredients together until shortening is melted. Mix 1 package dry yeast in 2 cups lukewarm water. Add to above mixture when cooled to lukewarm. Add 3 slightly beaten eggs, 3 teaspoons salt, 1 pound raisins. Gradually add 1/2 cup wheat germ flour (optional) enough to make stiff dough. Place on floured board and knead well until it doesn't stick to hands. Roll into loaves and put in well greased baking pans about half full. Let rise in warm place until double in bulk, 3-4 hours. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes (depending on size of pans) until brown and springs back when touched.