Raisin Bread

1 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
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.