OAT AND POTATO BREAD

Grease a 900 gm loaf pan . Peel 225 gm of "allrounder " potato , place in a saucepan with water and boil till tender . Drain and mash the potato/ es until smooth . In the bowl of your electric mixer .. mix together 500gm of strong white flour with 1 and 1/2 tsp of salt , rub in 40 gm of cubed buter , using your fingertips . Stir in 1 and 1/2 tsp of instant dried yeast , 1 and 1/2tbs of soft dark brown sugar , 3 tbs of rolled oats and finally 2 tbs of milk powder . Mix in the mashed potato and add 210 ml of luke warm water . Now using your dough hook , mix to a soft dough . Continue to beat until the mixture is smooth and elastic .( about 10 minutes ) Cover the mixing bowl with cling wrap and leave to rise in a warm place for an hour or until doubled in size . It is now time to preheat your oven to 220 deg C . When doubled in size beat the mixture with the dough hooks until deflated . Now transfer the dough the prepared pan and shape with your hands into a loaf shape . Cover again with cling wrap and let rise for 30 minutes Brush the surface of your loaf with 1 tbs of water and sprinkle with over with a few rolled oats . Baked in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on top . Transfer to a wire rack to cool . To serve just slice and serve with butter and your favourite topping . this bread makes excellent toast and the best toasties !!