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Easy Potato Bread

 

Ingredients:
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup warm water (approx. 45°C)
14 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
2 tablespoons caster sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups ½
all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
extra flour for dusting

Instructions:
1. Prepare Potato Mixture:
Cook peeled and diced potatoes until tender.Drain and mix thoroughly. Allow the mashed potatoes to cool to room temperature.
2. Activate the yeast:
In a bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
3. Prepare the dough:
Combine the cold mashed potatoes, activated yeast mixture, granulated sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
After about 5-7 minutes of kneading on a floured work surface, the dough should be smooth and elastic.
4First rise:
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth or cling film and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about an hour.
or up to double size.
5. Shape and Second Rise:
Lightly tap the dough with your fist to remove any air bubbles. Place it on a floured surface.
Shape the dough into a loaf and place in a greased 9″ x 5″ pan.
Cover the pan with a damp cloth and let the dough rise for another 30-45 minutes.
6. Preheat and cook:
Preheat the oven to 190 °C.
When the dough has risen again, brush the surface with melted butter to get a golden crust.
Bake the potato bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden and opaque.
7. Cool and enjoy:
Take the bread out of the oven and let it cool in the tin for a few minutes.
Allow the bread to cool completely on the wire rack before slicing.
8Serving Size:
Slice cold potato bread and serve with your spreads, soups or on its own

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