I made this bread on Wednesday and it was gone within 24 hours. We did give one loaf to the neighbors, but still...I think it is addictive!!! Potato Peasant Bread
3 1/2 c. flour
1 c. whole wheat flour
1/4 c. sugar
2 packets yeast
2 t. salt
1 1/2 c. water
3 T. butter or margarine
3/4 c. mashed boiled potato (*for instant potatoes, see note below)
1 T. flour
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, contents of yeast packets, and salt.
- In small bowl, microwave water, butter and mashed potato until very warm (120 to 130˚).
- Gradually add to flour mixture. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
- Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
- Divide dough in half. Roll each half to 8 x 12-inch oval.
- Beginning at short end, roll up tightly as if for jelly roll. Pinch seam and ends to seal. Place both, side by side, on a large greased baking sheet.
- With sharp knife, cut 3 diagonal slits (1/4-inch deep) on top of each loaf. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon flour. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 400˚ for 15 to 20 minutes or until done. Remove from sheet; cool on wire rack.
4 comments:
Can you believe I've never made potato bread? I've only bought potato rolls. I'm going to have to make this. Do you think it would work with leftover baked potatoes or would those be too starchy?
I think the leftover baked ones would be fine if you mashed them and thinned them out with milk or water.
The dough was sticky for me--I had to knead in a lot of extra flour, and the loaves still flattened out quite a bit, as you can see from the photo.
I REALLY want to try this one--it sounds delicious. Years ago they used to make "spud-nuts" at the local grocery store. Doughnuts with mashed potatoes in the dough. They were the lightest, most flavorful dessert on the planet. They just don't make'em like that anymore. Why don't you come up with a recipe like that. eh?
Uh, Auntie D, you do live in the 'tater capital of the US...aren't there state statutes that require you to incorporate potatoes into whatever food you're making? Here in the Midwest, we have corn pops cereal for breakfast...do you have 'tater pops? Hmmm...interesting...
I'll see if I can find some sweet bread recipes with potatoes in the mix.
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