Potato Bread

Amount

 Measure

 Ingredient -- Preparation Method

--------

 ------------

 --------------------------------

1

 large

 potato -- peeled and cubed

1 1/2

 cups

 water

2

 packages

 yeast

6 1/2

 cups

 all-purpose flour

1/2

 cup

 light sour cream

2

 tablespoons

 sugar

1/4

 teaspoon

 honey

2

 tablespoons

 unsalted butter -- melted

1

 teaspoon

 salt

1/4

 cup

 2% milk

 vegetable cooking spray

1

 tablespoon

 unsalted butter -- melted


Boil potatoes until tender. Drain reserving 1/2 cup of the water. Mash with milk and set aside. Let cool.

In a large bowl put 1/2 cup of the warm potato water. Add yeast and let proof.

Add potatoes, sugar, sour cream, 2 tablespoons of butter, salt, and honey. Mix well.

Add flour until a stiff dough forms. Turn out onto a floured bowl and knead until smooth and elastic. You can also knead in a stand mixer.

Place dough in a greased bowl turning to have greased side up. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.

Punch down and divide into 2 pieces. Shape into a loaf and place in a 8x4x2 inch greased pan. Cover and let rise until doubled.

Heat oven to 375°F.

Brush loaves with butter and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 24 servings

Per Serving:
149 Calories; 2g Fat (11.9% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 28g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 4mg Cholesterol; 93mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

Return to Breads