Sauerkraut Bread

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup potato flakes
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (14 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and chopped
• 3 1/2-4 cups flour

Recipe

• 1 in large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water. stir until dissolved. blend in potato flakes, brown sugar, salt, caraway seed, oil and sauerkraut. gradually add flour to make a stiff dough. knead on floured surface for 4 minutes. cover and let rise in warm spot until doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• 2 punch down and shape into loaf. place in oiled 9 x 5-inch baking pan. cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• 3 heat oven to 350 degrees f.
• 4 bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until deep golden brown.