Raisin Bread

1 ea Med Potato
1 qt Water
1 c Yeast
1 c Water, lukewarm
2 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Cloves
1 c Sugar
1 lb Raisins
1 tb Butter
1 x Flour

Pare and boil the potato in the quart of water, mash and mix sufficient flour with the water to form a smooth batter. Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup of lukewarm water and combine with the batter. Cover and set in a warm place and let rise for 4 hours. Add the rest of the ingredients and knead, adding flour as needed. Be careful not to get dough too stiff. Let stand for 2 hours, then form into loaves, place in bread pans and let rise until light. Bake at 400-F for 30 to 40 minutes.

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