Potato Bread

Combine butter, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Add the potatoes and potato water, stirring well to blend.

Let cool to lukewarm.

Combine the yeast and warm water in a small bowl, stirring until dissolved, add to the potato mixture with 2 eggs. Stir in 3 cups flour to make a smooth batter.

Gradually add sufficient flour to make a soft dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Potatoes do make a sticky dough, but be careful not to add too much flour.

The less flour the more tender the bread.

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and satiny, about 10 minutes.

Place in a warm buttered bowl, turning to coat top.

Cover with plastic wrap or a large towel and let rise until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

If there is time, punch down the dough, knead in bowl and cover to rise again, about 45 minutes.