Cheddar-asiago Potato Bread

Total Time: 3 hrs Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 3 cups cubed peeled baking potatoes (about 1 pound)
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup grated asiago cheese
• cooking spray

Recipe

• 1 place potato in a saucepan, and cover with water. bring to a boil. reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1 1/4 cups cooking liquid. cool liquid to 110°. mash the potato with a potato masher to measure 2 cups; set aside.
• 2 combine warm cooking liquid and yeast in a large bowl, and let stand 5 minutes. stir in the mashed potato. lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. gradually stir in 5 cups flour, salt, and pepper to form a stiff dough.
• 3 turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands. gently knead in cheddar and asiago.
• 4 place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 30 minutes or until doubled in size. (gently press two fingers into dough. if indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.) punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes. divide dough in half. working with one portion at a time (cover the remaining dough to prevent drying), roll each portion into an 11 x 7-inch rectangle on a floured surface. roll up each rectangle tightly, starting with a long edge, pressing firmly to eliminate air pockets, and pinch seam and ends to seal. place dough rolls, seam sides down, in 2 (8 x 4-inch) loaf pans coated with cooking spray. cover and let rise 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
• 5 preheat oven to 375°.
• 6 uncover dough; bake at 375° for 1 hour or until loaves are browned on bottom and sound hollow when tapped. remove from pans; cool on a wire rack.