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Irish Potato Bread

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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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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2
Calories: 15.8
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
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
  • 1/3 cup plain mashed potato
  • 3/8 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup potato water
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
Directions
  1. 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. 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. 3
    Add the all-purpose flour, creating a small well in the center for the yeast.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle the active dry yeast into the well, followed by the salt and sugar.
  5. 5
    Add the cooled mashed potato and softened butter to the pan.
  6. 6
    Insert the pan into the bread machine, select the basic bread setting with a light crust, and press start.
  7. 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. 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.

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