FIRST PRIZE BREAD

‘When the potatoes were boiled for dinner (which were previously pared), I had ready about a cup and a half of four. I mashed about a pound of the potatoes, and put into the flour, pouring on enough potato water

16 THE BREADMAKER’S COOKING LESSONS.

to scald. When cold I put in two cakes of the Bread- maker’s Yeast, first dissolved in water just a trifle warm. Stir well and set to rise. Just before going to bed I dissolve the salt for the batch in warm water, stir in more flour, and let it rise over night. In the morning mix into dough, giving a good mixing, and then set to rise again, and when up mix it down again. When up once more knead into loaves ; let rise half an hour, when it is ready for the oven. Bake about one hour.”