My English Muffins

Directions

Wash, peel and boil potatoes and mash well or use left-over mashed potatoes to the same weight.

Place potatoes in a large mix bowl.

Add water at 100 degrees.

Add salt and yeast.

Turn mixer on at medium and beat well.

Add 3 cups flour and beat another 2 minutes.

Remove bowl from mixer, cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

Mixture will be well proofed.

Return bowl to mixer and beat for 2 minutes.

Add additional flour until a soft dough is formed.

Knead lightly and divide dough into 3 oz portions.

Roll in a round shape and flatten.

If using a griddle, place on a floured surface to rise, covered, 30 to 45 minutes.

Place on a griddle at moderate heat and when done on one side, turn and continue cooking the other side, in the same manner.

If baking, place on a baking sheet with corn meal sprinkled on it, covered, to rise 30 to 45 minutes.

Bake at 400 degrees about 15- 20 minutes til lightly browned and hollow sounding.