Serves: 5
Total Calories: 758
Yield: 1 Large Round

1 cup mashed potato at room temperature
2 tablespoons (2 packets) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon honey
3 cups lukewarm water
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons caraway seeds
8-10 cups white unbleached flour

1. Place the potatoes, yeast, honey, water, milk powder, salt, and caraway seeds in a dishpan or large bowl and stir with a wooden spoon. Add 4 cups of flour, and beat with the spoon until well blended.

2. Add 4 more cups of flour, then squeeze the mixture with your hands until the flour disappears. If it is too wet to pick up, add a little more flour. As soon as you can handle the dough, sprinkle with a bit more flour and begin to knead directly in the bowl (or on a floured board), adding more flour as necessary. Knead for about 8 minutes, or until the dough feels smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball.

3. Spread a little oil on the bottom and sides of the bowl. Add the ball of dough, then turn it over, oiled side up. Cover and set in a warm spot for about an hour, or until the dough doubles in bulk. Thoroughly grease (with oil or butter) a 12-inch round cake pan or casserole dish and set aside.

4. Punch down the risen dough, knead a minute to eliminate any air bubbles, and form into a ball. Place in the prepared pan, cover, and let rise for at least 40 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.

5. Cut a 1/2-inch-deep cross on the top of the risen loaf, brush with cold water, and place in a preheated 400°F oven. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the loaf is dark brown and hollow-sounding when rapped on the bottom with your knuckle. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 758
Calories from Fat: 0

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