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Fluffy Potato Bread Recipe

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This Fluffy Potato Bread recipe combines mashed potatoes with yeast dough to create a soft, tender, and slightly moist loaf perfect for sandwiches or toast. The addition of potatoes gives the bread a unique texture and rich flavor, while the dough remains easy enough for home bakers to prepare using a stand mixer or by hand. This recipe yields two loaves of comforting, homemade bread with a golden crust and fluffy crumb.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups (16 oz) warm water
  • ½ cup (4 oz) warm milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (8 oz) potato, mashed and cooled

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon instant yeast
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 7 cups (35 oz) bread flour

Instructions

  1. Prepare Warm Liquid: Mix 2 cups of water with ½ cup of milk in a liquid measuring cup. Warm slightly on the stove or in the microwave, stirring frequently, until the temperature is about that of a baby’s bathwater (warm but not hot).
  2. Activate Yeast: Pour the warm liquid into a stand mixer bowl or large mixing bowl. Add sugar and instant yeast, stirring to combine. Then add salt and vegetable oil, mixing lightly to incorporate.
  3. Mix Dough: Add the cooled mashed potatoes and a few cups of bread flour to the liquid mixture. Begin mixing with a dough hook or by hand. Gradually add the remaining flour until the dough starts to come together.
  4. Knead Dough: Knead using the dough hook for 5-7 minutes or transfer to a floured surface and knead by hand for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. The dough will be slightly sticky and soft due to the potato addition.
  5. First Rise: Lightly oil a bowl and place the kneaded dough inside, turning it to coat lightly with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for about one hour, or until it has doubled in size.
  6. Shape Loaves: After rising, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and divide it into two equal portions. Prepare two loaf pans by lining with parchment paper or spraying with non-stick spray. Press each dough piece into a rectangle slightly smaller than the pan, roll up tightly pressing the seams closed, and place each loaf seam-side down into the pans.
  7. Second Rise: Cover the loaf pans with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about one hour, or until the dough fills the pans and just rises slightly above the top edges.
  8. Bake Bread: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the loaves for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Check after about 30 minutes; if the crust is browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil to prevent burning.
  9. Finish and Cool: Remove bread from oven and brush the tops with melted butter for richness. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to maintain the fluffy texture.

Notes

  • The dough will be stickier and softer than traditional bread dough because of the mashed potato, so using a stand mixer helps with kneading.
  • You can substitute bread flour with all-purpose flour, but you may need to add a bit more flour while kneading to achieve the right consistency.
  • Yukon Gold potatoes can be used instead of the traditional Russet potatoes for a slightly different flavor and texture.
  • For rolls instead of loaves, shape the dough into smaller portions and bake at 400°F for about 14 minutes, checking for doneness.
  • Ensure liquids are warm but not hot to properly activate the yeast without killing it.

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