3 c. warm potato water
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. mashed potatoes, warmed at room temp.
2 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tab (about 1/3 stick) butter
7 1/2 to 8 1/2 c. flour

Be sure to save water from boiling potatoes.

Stir potato water and yeast together in large bowl, let stand for a minute or so to dissolve. Add the mashed potatoes, salt, butter and sugar and beat to blend well. Add 6 cups flour and beat vigorously. Add enough flour to make a manageable dough, turn out onto a lightly floured board. Knead for a minute or two.

Let rest for 10 minutes. Knead until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise until double in bulk. Punch down and divide in two loaves. Place in pans and let rise to top of pans. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 55 to 60 minutes. Cool before removing from pans.