Potato Bread from Idahoan

1 . Stage

Combine warm water and yeast in a mixing bowl; let stand for several minutes.

2 . Stage

Stir in mashed potatoes, sugar, butter, and salt; mix well.

3 . Stage

Stir in flour to make a soft dough.

4 . Stage

Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, adding flour as needed, for 5 to 8 minutes.

5 . Stage

Place dough in bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour. Punch dough down, divide in half, and shape each half into a loaf.

6 . Stage

Place doughs in 4x8-inch loaf pans, cover, and let rise until doubled, 30 to 45 minutes.

7 . Stage

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

8 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.