Potato Bread
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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!

easybread
nut-freevegetarian

Prep

15

min

Cook

30

min

Serves

4

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 4
Servings:

🥬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. 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
Cuisine: brazilianTranslated from: portuguese
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