Potato Bread
Discover the joy of homemade potato bread, where fluffy texture meets savory goodness! This simple recipe highlights creamy mashed potatoes and a touch of warm milk, creating a delightful loaf that's perfect for sandwiches or toasting. Grab your mixing bowl and let's whip up some carb-loaded happiness!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 boiled and mashed potato (about 200g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine (14 g)optionalmargarine
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk to brush on top
- 1 cup of warm milk (240ml) (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 50ml of oil (1.69 fl oz)
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of sugar (22.5 ml)
- about 500g of wheat flour (4 cup)
- 10g of dry yeast (0.35 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1/2 tablespoon of salt (7.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Refer to the video for preparation steps.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use potato cooking water at 100-110°F for your dough liquid because the starch content creates better gluten development and the minerals boost yeast activity by 15-20%.ingredient100-110°F
- ✓Mash potatoes to completely smooth consistency while still warm (140-160°F) because hot starches integrate more evenly and prevent dense pockets in the final bread.technique140-160°F
- ✓Add mashed potatoes at 15-20% of your flour weight to maximize moisture retention without compromising gluten structure - potato starches hold 3x more water than wheat flour.ingredient15-20% flour weight
- ✓Extend bulk fermentation by 25-30% longer than regular bread because potato starches slow yeast activity, requiring 3-4 hours total at room temperature.timing3-4 hours
- ✓Bake at 375°F instead of higher temperatures because the extra moisture from potatoes creates excessive steam above 400°F, preventing proper crust formation.technique375°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Potato Bread
Discover the joy of homemade potato bread, where fluffy texture meets savory goodness! This simple recipe highlights creamy mashed potatoes and a touch of warm milk, creating a delightful loaf that's perfect for sandwiches or toasting. Grab your mixing bowl and let's whip up some carb-loaded happiness!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 boiled and mashed potato (about 200g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine (14 g)optionalmargarine
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk to brush on top
- 1 cup of warm milk (240ml) (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 50ml of oil (1.69 fl oz)
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of sugar (22.5 ml)
- about 500g of wheat flour (4 cup)
- 10g of dry yeast (0.35 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1/2 tablespoon of salt (7.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Refer to the video for preparation steps.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use potato cooking water at 100-110°F for your dough liquid because the starch content creates better gluten development and the minerals boost yeast activity by 15-20%.ingredient100-110°F
- ✓Mash potatoes to completely smooth consistency while still warm (140-160°F) because hot starches integrate more evenly and prevent dense pockets in the final bread.technique140-160°F
- ✓Add mashed potatoes at 15-20% of your flour weight to maximize moisture retention without compromising gluten structure - potato starches hold 3x more water than wheat flour.ingredient15-20% flour weight
- ✓Extend bulk fermentation by 25-30% longer than regular bread because potato starches slow yeast activity, requiring 3-4 hours total at room temperature.timing3-4 hours
- ✓Bake at 375°F instead of higher temperatures because the extra moisture from potatoes creates excessive steam above 400°F, preventing proper crust formation.technique375°F