Recipes Potato Bread III 4.7 (92) 75 Reviews 11 Photos A moist, heavy loaf. Perfect accompaniment to a rich, thick stew. Recipe by Judy Taubert Updated on August 8, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 11 11 11 11 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Additional Time: 1 hrs 40 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 2 loaves Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 potato, peeled and diced 1 ½ cups water 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast 6 ½ cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons white sugar 2 tablespoons shortening 1 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Directions In a medium saucepan cook potato cubes in water for about 12 minutes, or until tender. Do not drain. Cool mixture to 110 degrees F (43 degrees C). Set aside 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Mash potato and remaining liquid; if necessary add warm water to make 2 cups potato mixture. In a large mixing bowl, sprinkle yeast on reserved 1/2 cup potato water. Add mashed potato mixture, 2 cups of the flour, sugar, shortening, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 1/2 minute, scraping sides of bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes at high speed. Stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can mix in by hand. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly greased bowl; turn once to grease surface. Cover. Let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Punch down, and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half. Cover, and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape each half into a loaf. Place in greased 8 x 4 x 2 inch loaf pans. Cover. Let rise until nearly double, about 35 minutes. Before baking, brush tops with a little water and dust with additional flour. Bake at 375 degree F (190 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes. Cover with foil for the last 15 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 150 Calories 1g Fat 30g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 150 % Daily Value * Total Fat 1g 2% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Sodium 292mg 13% Total Carbohydrate 30g 11% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 2g Protein 4g Vitamin C 1mg 3% Calcium 6mg 0% Iron 2mg 9% Potassium 75mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved