German · serves 2

Potato Bread

Boiled potato in the dough and the potato water for the yeast. Stays soft for days.

120 min A proper cook Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 400g potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3.5g dried yeast
  • 1 tsp caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 325g strong white bread flour
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds

Method

  1. Boil the potatoes 15-20 minutes until tender but not collapsing. Keep 75ml of the cooking water and let it cool to lukewarm.
  2. Return the potatoes to the dry pan on low heat for 2-3 minutes to drive off moisture, then mash.
  3. Bloom the yeast and sugar in the reserved potato water, 10 minutes.
  4. Mashed potato, oil, salt and flour mixed with the yeast liquid to a dough.
  5. Knead 10 minutes. It stays slightly tacky — that's the potato, don't fight it with flour.
  6. Prove 1 hour, shape into a loaf, prove again.
  7. Poppy seeds on top. 200°C for 35 minutes.

Questions people ask about Potato Bread

How long does Potato Bread take?

About 120 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a proper cook. A good part of that is unattended, so you can get on with something else once it is going.

What is the one thing to get right in Potato Bread?

Knead 10 minutes. It stays slightly tacky — that's the potato, don't fight it with flour.

What can I use instead of potato in Potato Bread?

Use waxy potatoes hold their shape, floury ones fall apart. For curries you want waxy.

Can I make Potato Bread ahead of time?

Yes, and it is better for it. Cool it fully, refrigerate for up to three days, and reheat gently with a splash of water. The flavours settle overnight.

Is Potato Bread vegetarian?

Yes, and as written it is vegan too. Check your specific brands if that matters to you.

Do I need an oven for Potato Bread?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

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