Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 small potatoes (enough to make 1 c. mashed)
  • 1 c. potato water
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 c. flour
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • margarine
  • light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 envelopes dry yeast

Method

  • Boil potatoes; reserve 1 cup of water.
  • Cream salt, sugar and shortening.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, then add 1 cup of potatoes. Add 2 cups flour to potato mixture and mix in; add remaining 2 cups flour (do not mix).
  • Dissolve 1 1/2 envelopes dry yeast in lukewarm potato water.
  • This may be done before mixing main ingredients. Pour yeast potato water mixture into flour mixture and blend with hands.
  • It will be very sticky.
  • Place in 2 or 3 greased 9-inch pans or 1 (9-inch) and 1 (9 x 13-inch) pan.
  • Dough should be approximately 3/4-inch thick.
  • Let rise in a warm place 3 to 4 hours or longer, depending on your house temperature.
  • Dot with margarine.
  • Sprinkle heavily with light brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown. Best when served warm.