INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons sugar
2 (1/4ounce)packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm potato water
1 cup mashed potatoes
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons salt
6 eggs
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
8 cups flour

DIRECTIONS

Add the sugar and yeast to potato water, stir until dissolved. Blend in potatoes and ginger.
Set aside to rise until doubled in bulk.
Scald milk, add salt and cool to lukewarm. Beat eggs; add sugar gradually while continuing to beat; stir in cooled butter.
Combine yeast and egg mixtures; blend thoroughly.
Stir in [...]