Ingredients
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1-3/4 cups warm fat-free milk (110° to 115°)1/3 cup butter, softened1/4 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)3 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
Preparation
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, mashed potatoes, sugar, salt, whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch down dough and turn onto a floured surface; shape into a loaf. Place in a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 350° until golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack to cool.