1 cup mashed potatoes
1 pkg dry yeast
2.5 cup warm water (110 degrees)
2 lb unbleached flour (8 cups)
2 Tbsp salt
1/2 Tbsp caraway seeds (opt)
cornmeal
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Make potatoes. Cool. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Mix with 3 Tbsp flour and let this starter rise for 30 minutes.
Blend remaining flour, potatoes and salt. Knead 12-15 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl , turn and cover to rise for 2-4 hours to double in size. Punch and knead again for 5 minutes. Shape into a large round loaf. Place in a buttered 12 inch skillet, sprinkled with cornmeal. Let rise, again 1-2 hours.
Make a cross, one inch deep with scissors in the center. Bake at 400 degrees for 1- 1.5 hours until it sounds hollow when "thumped" and is light brown. May also be cooked on hot bread tiles in oven.
Makes a 1.5 - 2 lb loaf.
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