Description
A soft, rustic loaf made with mashed potatoes and bread flour for a tender crumb, golden crust, and old-world flavor. Polish Potato Bread is hearty, comforting, and stays fresh longer than traditional loaves.
Ingredients
- Bread Flour: 3 ½ cups
- Mashed Potatoes: 1 cup, room temperature, no butter or milk added
- Warm Water: ¾ cup (about 110°F)
- Active Dry Yeast: 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet)
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 ½ teaspoons
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Dissolve sugar in warm water, then sprinkle in yeast. Let bloom 5–10 minutes.
- Stir in mashed potatoes, olive oil, and salt. Add bread flour one cup at a time until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place into a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour.
- Punch down dough, shape into a round or oval loaf, and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a Dutch oven, bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for 15 minutes. If on a baking sheet, bake 35–40 minutes uncovered.
- Cool on a wire rack at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for best results.
- Cool mashed potatoes before mixing to avoid killing the yeast.
- Add herbs, seeds, or roasted garlic for flavorful variations.
- For extra crustiness, bake with a pan of water in the oven for steam.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg