Homemade Potato Bread

Name: Homemade Potato Bread
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 11
Ingredients: ¾ cup warm water (110°F/45°C); 3 cups white bread flour; 1-½ Tbsp dry milk powder; 1-½ Tbsp sugar; 1-½ tsp salt; 3 Tbsp potato flakes; ½ cup sour cream; 3 tsp active dry yeast

Robert Moreland

Servings

Prep Time

2 hours

Cook Time

35 minutes

Ingredients

¾ cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
3 cups white bread flour
1-½ Tbsp dry milk powder
1-½ Tbsp sugar
1-½ tsp salt
3 Tbsp potato flakes
½ cup sour cream
3 tsp active dry yeast

Directions

Activate Yeast: Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit until frothy (about 5-10 minutes).
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix flour, potato flakes, dry milk, and salt.
Mix Dough: Add yeast mixture and sour cream to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
Knead: Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
Rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1-1.5 hours).
Shape and Proof: Punch down the dough, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased loaf pan. Cover and let rise again for 30-40 minutes.
Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Cool: Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.