Want to cook something different? This easy recipe from Foodit will teach you how to make potato bread. Follow our step-by-step instructions and you can enjoy the delicious taste of freshly baked bread.
Bread is something that many people eat every day, but have you ever tried making your own? If not, you should give it a shot! Making bread at home is a fun and satisfying thing to do. Potato bread is a type of bread that you might want to try making. Potato bread is soft and airy, and it tastes a little bit sweet. In this article, we’ll show you a simple way to make potato bread at home.
TIPS:
To make mashed potatoes, boil potatoes until they’re soft, then mash them with a fork or potato masher.
Make sure the water you use to dissolve the yeast is not too hot, as this can kill the yeast and prevent the dough from rising.
You can add some herbs, such as rosemary or thyme, to the dough to give it some extra flavor.
Can I replace active dry yeast with instant yeast?
Yes, active dry yeast can be replaced with instant yeast. Just use the same amount and skip the step of mixing the yeast with warm water.
Can I replace regular potatoes with sweet potatoes?
Yes, sweet potatoes can be used in place of regular potatoes. But keep in mind that the bread may taste and feel a little bit different.
How long will the bread stay good?
You can keep the bread for up to a week in a plastic bag or airtight container.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups warm water (110-115°F)
1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
1 cup mashed potatoes (cooled)
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp salt
6 cups bread flour
Directions
Dissolve the yeast in the warm water in a large bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes, or until it gets foamy.
Mix in the mashed potatoes, salt, sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix until everything is well blended.
Mix in the bread flour gradually, one cup at a time, until the dough is smooth and stretchy.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about five minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
Put the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it’s doubled in size.
Press the dough down and form it into loaves. Put the loaves in bread pans that have been greased, and give them another 30 minutes to rise.
Set the oven temperature to 375°F. Bake the bread for 30–35 minutes, or until the bottom sounds hollow when tapped and the crust is golden brown.
Let the bread cool on a wire rack before you cut it and serve it.
Before you mix the mashed potatoes with the yeast, make sure they are warm. If the mashedpotatoes are cold, they can stop the dough from rising right.
Knead the dough well until it is smooth and elastic. This will make sure the bread is light and soft.
Let the dough rise in a warm place without drafts so it can rise right.
Tap the bottom of the loaf to see if it’s done. It’s ready when it sounds hollow.
