Enjoy the traditional flavors of Germany with this Kartoffelbrot - Potato Bread recipe. The grated potato in the dough adds softness and a slightly crispy crust for an easy bread recipe.
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Whether you're a seasoned bread baker or a beginner, this potato bread recipe is perfect for anyone looking to make an easy loaf with a little flour and grated potato. The result is a perfect crumb in a filling bread that only needs thirty minutes rising time.
Ingredients and substitutions for Potato Bread
- Potato: The finely mashed potato adds a soft texture to this bun and any mashing potato such as a Russet or Yukon Gold will be best here.
- Yeast: Yeast doesn’t just help give our bread rise but also gives it that perfect bread crumb.
- Egg: Adding moisture and binding the dough together, the egg helps with rising as well as acting as a leavening agent.
- Salt: Sea or kosher salt is what really gives this bread it’s savoriness.
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How to make Potato Bread:
Step 1: Finely grate: The potatoes into a bowl and cover with hot water.
Step 2: Dry ingredients: Place the flour, yeast and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine.
Step 3: Form a dough: Add the potato mixture to the flour alongside the egg, stirring and kneading until smooth.
Step 4: Cover: Set aside in a warm place to rise.
Step 5: Knead: Into your desired loaf shape with floured hands.
Step 6: Set: Boiling water in a baking dish at the bottom of your oven.
Step 7: Bake: Until truly golden.
Step 8: Cool completely: Slice up and serve.
Step 9: Enjoy: Dig in!
FAQ's for the best Potato Bread
Absolutely! While the classic choice for Kartoffelbrot - Potato Bread is usually russet or Yukon gold potatoes, you can experiment with different types. Each variety will bring its own unique flavor and texture to the bread. Feel free to use red potatoes, sweet potatoes, or even purple potatoes for an interesting twist.
Absolutely! Try incorporating fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, or chives into the dough for a fragrant twist. You can also mix in shredded cheese, such as cheddar or Parmesan, to add a savory kick to your bread. Be creative and experiment with different combinations to find your favorite flavor!
Yes, you can freeze it for later consumption. Simply let the bread cool completely, then wrap it tightly. Place it in a freezer bag and store it in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Thaw at room temperature or reheat slices in a toaster or oven when ready to enjoy.
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Potato Bread
Ingredients
- 350 grams / 2 medium potatoes peeled
- 100 milliliters / ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon hot water
- 408 grams / 3 cups - 1 tablespoon bread flour
- 5 grams / 1 ¾ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 45 grams / 1 medium egg room temperature
Instructions
- Finely grate the potatoes and place into a bowl, covering with the hot water. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the flour, yeast and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Add the potato mixture to the flour alongside the egg.
- Stir together to form a dough and knead until smooth and not sticky to the touch.
- Place in a bowl and cover, setting aside in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle a little flour over your work surface and invert the dough.
- Knead your dough into your desired loaf shape with floured hands.
- Preheat your oven to 225C/435F.
- Pour 2 cups boiling water into a baking dish and set at the bottom of your oven.
- Place the dough onto a lightly floured baking tray and place into your oven. Bake until truly golden, approximately 50 minutes.
- Remove and allow to cool completely.
- Slice up and serve.
- Dig in!
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Notes
- Feel free to use different potatoes: While the classic choice for Kartoffelbrot - Potato Bread is usually russet or Yukon gold potatoes, you can experiment with different types. Each variety will bring its own unique flavor and texture to the bread. Feel free to use red potatoes, sweet potatoes, or even purple potatoes for an interesting twist.
- Make this your own: Try incorporating fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, or chives into the dough for a fragrant twist. You can also mix in shredded cheese, such as cheddar or Parmesan, to add a savory kick to your bread.
- You can freeze this: Simply let the bread cool completely, then wrap it tightly. Place it in a freezer bag and store it in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Thaw the bread at room temperature or reheat slices in a toaster or oven when ready to enjoy.
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