Grandma Cornish's Whole Wheat Potato Bread Recipe

This Grandma Cornish's Whole Wheat Potato Bread recipe is a classic homemade bread that combines the goodness of whole wheat flour and mashed potatoes. The result is a soft and flavorful bread, perfect for sandwiches or toast. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow directions, you can enjoy the comforting taste of homemade bread straight from your oven.

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 2 cups warm water
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 5-6 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup wheat germ (optional)

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, warm water, honey, vegetable oil, and salt. Stir until well combined.
2. In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/4 cup warm water and let it activate for 5 minutes.
3. Add the activated yeast mixture to the potato mixture and stir well.
4. Gradually add the whole wheat flour, one cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. Continue to add flour until the dough starts to come together and can be kneaded.
5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
6. Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
7. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions.
8. Shape each portion into a loaf and place them in greased bread pans. Cover the pans with the kitchen towel and let the dough rise again for about 45 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
10. Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
11. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

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