Potato Machine Bread

Potato Machine Bread
1 cup warm water
3 Tablespoons olive oil
3 Tablespoons honey
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup leftover unseasoned mashed potatoes, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons yeast
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, optional

Place all ingredients in bread machine pan in order given, or according to manufacturer's instructions for whole wheat cycle. This makes one large loaf, although size setting will depend on machine.

The potato in this bread makes the loaf slightly heavier, but it has a nice flavor and texture and is quite moist. The honey and olive oil also contribute to the flavor and texture of this bread.