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1 package active dry yeast

5 1/2 - 6 cups flour

1/4 cup sugar

2 tsp. salt

Instant mashed potatoes(amount for 2 servings) plus ingredients below as

specified on package:

milk

butter

salt

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3/4 cup milk

1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted and cooled

2 eggs

1 cup sourdough starter, at room temperature

1 egg white beaten with 2 Tbsp. water

In large bowl of electric mixer, combine yeast, 2 cups flour, sugar, and

salt. In pan prepare mashed potatoes according to instructions on

package. Then add to the potatoes 3/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup butter, eggs, and

starter--stir until blended.

Add potatoes to dry ingredients and beat at medium for 2 minutes,

scrapping sides. Add 1 1/2 cups flour and beat at medium for 2 minutes.

With heavy mixer or wooden spoon, add enough of remaining flour to make a

stiff dough.

Knead dough on floured surface until smooth(5-20 min.) adding flour to

prevent sticking. Place dough in greased bowl--turn over to grease top.

Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled(1 1/2 - 2 hrs.) Punch

dough down. Knead briefly to release air. Divide in half.

Shape each half into a smooth ball and place each on a lightly greased

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