Mashed Potato Italian Savory Bread

2 teaspoons yeast

3 cups flour

¾ cup leftover mashed potatoes

2 tablespoons butter

1½   tsp. salt (more or less to taste)

2 tablespoons sugar

¾ cup milk (slightly more if try potatoes)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 TBSP Italian seasoning

4 cloves garlic, roasted and minced

4 strips bacon, cooked & chopped

4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1 tsp of your favorite pepper mix. I use Trader Joe’s Everyday Seasoning

Variation: add a batch of sage.