Potato Bread III

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A moist, heavy loaf. Perfect accompaniment to a rich, thick stew.

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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

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

150 Calories
1g Fat
30g Carbs
4g Protein
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.