Learn how to make delicious and fluffy homemade potato bread with this easy recipe. Made with mashed potatoes, this bread is soft, moist, and perfect for sandwiches or toast. Follow these step-by-step instructions and enjoy the wonderful aroma of freshly baked bread in your home.
Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
- In a medium-sized pot, bring water to a boil and cook the potatoes until tender. Drain and mash them using a potato masher or fork. Let the mashed potatoes cool to room temperature.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, yeast mixture, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. The dough will be sticky.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add more flour if needed to prevent sticking.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the dough to release the air. Shape it into a loaf by rolling it tightly and tucking the ends underneath. Place the loaf in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Cover the loaf pan with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. You can check if the bread is done by tapping the bottom, and it should sound hollow.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
