Description
Irish Potato Bread is a comforting and delightful recipe that combines the creamy texture of mashed potatoes with a soft, fluffy bread. Perfect for breakfast or as a side dish, this easy-to-make bread is great served warm with butter or alongside your favorite meals. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a nostalgic dish that brings family together around the table.
Ingredients
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- 2 medium starchy potatoes (Russet recommended)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes until fork-tender (15-20 minutes), then mash until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until lump-free.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter with mashed potatoes; combine with dry ingredients and milk to form a dough.
- On a floured surface, knead the dough gently for about five minutes and shape into a round loaf.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving warm with melted butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg