Ingredients
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4 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 eggs
2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 c. hot mashed potatoes (may use instant)
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 to 2 tsp. cinnamon
1 stick butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk or cream
Preparation
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Mix flour, sugar and salt; stir in softened butter.
Add eggs, one at a time.
Dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in 1 cup warm water.
Add to egg mixture.
Mix well.
Add mashed potatoes.
This batter should be thicker than cake batter but pourable.
Add a little water if necessary.
Allow to rise in mixing bowl until double, 1 to 2 hours.
Stir down gently.
Pour into a 17 x 11-inch greased pan.
Let rise again.
Top with brown sugar and cinnamon; dot with butter.
Pinch gently with fingers.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes at 400\u00b0.
While cooling, pour mix of 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup milk or cream over cake.
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