New-Loaf: Super Potato Bread
Description
This Super Potato Bread is a comforting, hearty loaf that brings a unique softness to your table. By incorporating boiled and mashed potatoes directly into the dough, the bread achieves an incredibly tender crumb and a slightly sweet, savory flavor profile that pairs beautifully with soups, stews, or simply with butter. The potato acts as a natural preservative, keeping the bread moist for days longer than standard wheat loaves. Perfect for family dinners, breakfast sandwiches, or as a side dish for holiday meals, this recipe utilizes simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, yeast, and oil. It is an accessible baking project that yields professional-quality results, offering a warm, home-style appeal that everyone will enjoy.Ingredients
Directions
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In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the peeled and halved potato for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking water.
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Mash the cooked potato thoroughly in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly so it is warm but not hot to the touch.
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Add the reserved hot potato water, vegetable oil, sugar, and salt to the mashed potato. Stir well to combine.
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Sprinkle the quick-rising yeast over the wet ingredients and stir gently. Let stand for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
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Add the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, one cup at a time, stirring until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour; if too dry, add a teaspoon of water.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it on a greased baking sheet or into a greased loaf pan.
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Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes, until nearly doubled.
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Preheat oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC). Bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190ðF (88ðC).
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Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 3079.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 37.3g58%
- Saturated Fat 5.9g30%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 29270.7mg1220%
- Total Carbohydrate 594.2g199%
- Dietary Fiber 21.6g87%
- Sugars 33.0g
- Protein 74.0g148%
* 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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