Nauvoo Bread

5 c hot water
½ c potato flakes
½ c sugar
1 c powdered milk
1 tbs salt
½ c oil or shortening
2 tbs bread yeast
10-14 c flour

Combine hot water, shortening/oil, potato flakes, powdered milk, and sugar; mix well until a tepid temperature; add yeast. Mix in 5 cups of flour and the salt. Stir to a smooth sponge. Add flour to make a smooth and elastic dough. Let dough rise until double, about 45 min. Massage dough with fists. Shape into loaves, let rise. Bake at 375 for about 35 min.