This Light Bread is a comforting, international-style loaf made tender with mashed potatoes and slightly sweetened with sugar. The result is an incredibly soft, airy texture that stays fresh longer than standard white bread. It’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying with butter. Ideal for family dinners or breakfast tables, this recipe delivers home-baked warmth with minimal effort. The potato adds moisture and richness, while the yeast provides a light rise. ItâÂÂs a versatile staple that pairs well with soups, salads, or as a side to hearty meals. Simple ingredients create a delicious, wholesome bread that everyone will love.
Light Bread
Description
This Light Bread is a comforting, international-style loaf made tender with mashed potatoes and slightly sweetened with sugar. The result is an incredibly soft, airy texture that stays fresh longer than standard white bread. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying with butter. Ideal for family dinners or breakfast tables, this recipe delivers home-baked warmth with minimal effort. The potato adds moisture and richness, while the yeast provides a light rise. ItâÂÂs a versatile staple that pairs well with soups, salads, or as a side to hearty meals. Simple ingredients create a delicious, wholesome bread that everyone will love.Ingredients
Directions
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Peel and boil the potatoes until tender. Mash them very fine and allow to cool slightly.
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In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1 cup of the warm water. Stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
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Add the mashed potatoes, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and the remaining warm water to the yeast mixture. Stir well to combine.
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Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, stirring until the dough becomes too stiff to stir.
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Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, adding more flour if necessary, until smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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Punch down the dough and divide into two equal portions. Shape into loaves and place in greased 9x5-inch loaf pans.
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Cover and let rise for another 45-60 minutes, until the dough crests the pans.
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Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC). Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
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Remove from pans and cool on wire racks before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 146.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.3g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 9753.0mg407%
- Total Carbohydrate 32.5g11%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
- Sugars 4.2g
- Protein 3.0g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Store cooled bread in a plastic bag or airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, slice and freeze for up to 3 months.
You can use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast; just mix it directly with the flour. Mashed sweet potatoes can be used for a sweeter, denser loaf.
Ensure the water is warm (105-115ðF), not hot, to avoid killing the yeast. If the dough is too sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time. If too dry, add water 1 teaspoon at a time.
