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Soft Polish Potato Bread

Soft Polish Potato Bread: A Delightfully Fluffy Family Favorite

A comforting recipe for Soft Polish Potato Bread, utilizing leftover mashed potatoes to create a fluffy and delicious loaf.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Proofing Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Polish
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3-4 pieces Russet Potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 packet Dry Yeast ensure it's fresh
  • 3-4 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with whole wheat
  • 1 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Lukewarm Water hydrating the mixture
Optional Add-ins
  • Cheese shredded, for a cheesy twist
  • Herbs fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme
  • Seeds sunflower or sesame seeds for texture

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • pot
  • Masher
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and cut Russet potatoes into bite-sized chunks and boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. Drain and mash the potatoes until smooth, then let them cool to room temperature.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooled mashed potatoes, dry yeast, lukewarm water, and salt. Mix well.
  4. Gradually add all-purpose flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  6. Shape the dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours.
  7. Punch down the dough, shape into a loaf, place in a greased loaf pan, cover, and let it rise for another 30-60 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the loaf for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Experiment with variations such as adding cheese, herbs, or seeds for customized flavors.

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