Irish Potato Bread

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Soft, savory bread enriched with creamy mashed potatoes and milk
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This Irish Potato Bread is a comforting, rustic loaf that combines the earthy flavor of potatoes with the richness of butter and milk. The addition of mashed potato ensures a tender crumb and a soft texture that stays moist for days. It has a subtle savory note that pairs beautifully with soups, stews, or simply with extra butter and jam for breakfast. This bread is surprisingly easy to make, especially if you use a bread machine, but can also be baked by hand. It&# 226;€™s a hearty, vegetarian-friendly staple that brings a touch of traditional Irish warmth to your table. Perfect for sharing with family or enjoying as a side dish to any meal, this recipe is a delightful way to use leftover mashed potatoes or celebrate the versatility of this humble vegetable.

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Irish Potato Bread

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 15.8

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This Irish Potato Bread is a comforting, rustic loaf that combines the earthy flavor of potatoes with the richness of butter and milk. The addition of mashed potato ensures a tender crumb and a soft texture that stays moist for days. It has a subtle savory note that pairs beautifully with soups, stews, or simply with extra butter and jam for breakfast. This bread is surprisingly easy to make, especially if you use a bread machine, but can also be baked by hand. It&# 226;€™s a hearty, vegetarian-friendly staple that brings a touch of traditional Irish warmth to your table. Perfect for sharing with family or enjoying as a side dish to any meal, this recipe is a delightful way to use leftover mashed potatoes or celebrate the versatility of this humble vegetable.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Peel and dice one medium potato, then boil in water until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the starchy cooking water, and mash 1/3 cup of the potato until smooth. Let both cool to room temperature.
  2. In the bread machine pan, add the reserved potato water and milk first to ensure the yeast doesn't dissolve on the bottom.
  3. Add the all-purpose flour, creating a small well in the center for the yeast.
  4. Sprinkle the active dry yeast into the well, followed by the salt and sugar.
  5. Add the cooled mashed potato and softened butter to the pan.
  6. Insert the pan into the bread machine, select the basic bread setting with a light crust, and press start.
  7. Allow the bread to bake for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until golden brown and done according to your machine's cycle.
  8. Remove the bread from the pan immediately after baking and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 15.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.8mg1%
Sodium 15.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.9g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 1.3g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: irish bread, potato bread, savory bread, yeast bread, homemade bread, vegetarian recipe, bread machine, mashed potato, soft bread, comfort food, easy baking, irish cuisine, potato water, all-purpose flour, butter bread
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