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Rustic Potato Bread

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 14 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup mashed potatoes cooled
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg

Method
 

  1. Combine milk, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl; stand 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in potatoes, melted butter, egg, and salt until combined.
  3. Gradually mix in flour one cup at a time until soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  4. Knead on floured surface 8-10 minutes until smooth but tacky, adding small amounts of flour only if needed.
  5. Place in greased bowl; cover and rise 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled.
  6. Shape round loaf in greased 9-inch round pan or on baking sheet; rise 45 minutes. Bake at 375°F for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.