Directions:
Potato water is made by placing 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced into a saucepan. These are covered with water. Bring potatoes to a boil and cook until mushy. Drain off the potato water into a separate container and let cool. Or it may be made the easy way by using 2 tablespoons of instant potato flakes added to one cup of warm water. Be sure to stir until the flakes are disolved

In a large bowl mix the sour dough starter, potato water, sugar, oil and salt. Add in and beat 2 cups of bread flour until mixture is smooth. Cover with a heavy towel and let rest for 2 1/2 hours. The dough ball should be light and bubbly.

Now add more flour until the dough is soft. Knead for 10-12 minutes. Place dough in a warm greased bowl. Be sure to grease the entire dough ball. Cover with a towel and let rise for two to three hours.

Punch down the dough and divide in half. Knead each piece. Form the dough into loaves. Meanwhile, grease a cooking sheet with vegetable oil. Place dough on cooking sheet. Now cover and let rise for another 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Oven should be preheated to 425 depgrees F. Tops may be slashed with a knife. Add butter and bake for 10 minutes. Nowe lower temp to 375 degrees F and bake an additional thirty minutes.

Eat hot or let cool on wire rack.