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What is in potato water? Starches and sugars - and in flour? Not sure
if the critters care at all where it's coming from.

Many people feel potato water gives yeasted wheat bread extra texture
and taste. Never tried it with yeast or sourdough, so I can't comment
on the theory. I have made breads with instant potato flakes, mashed
potatoes, and baked potatoes. (No bread contained all of those.)

I thought they were OK, but not stellar. Some customers went wild over
them though.... and my basic theory is the customer is always right, at
least until he's out of ear shot.

Mike