Irish Freckle Bread Recipe

Name: Irish Freckle Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small potato; 1 c. water; 1 c. currants or raisins; 2 envelopes dry yeast; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 stick margarine or butter, melted; 4 1/2 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. ground mace

Servings: persons

1
Cook potato in 1 cup water until tender.
2
Mash potato and add water to make 1 cup and return to pan.
3
Stir in currants.
4
Cool to lukewarm.
5
Put yeast into 1/2 cup warm water in large bowl.
6
Stir until yeast dissolves.
7
Stir in potato mixture, eggs, sugar and melted oleo.
8
Stir in 2 cups flour with salt.
9
Turn onto board. Knead until smooth.
10
Place in greased bowl.
11
Let rise 1 hour until double.
12
Punch down.
13
Divide in half.
14
Makes two 8-inch round breads.
15
Let rise again.
16
Bake at 375u00b0 for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

1385

kcal

Calories

Fat

239

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small potato, 1 c. water, 1 c. currants or raisins, 2 envelopes dry yeast, and more.

Yes, Irish Freckle Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Irish Freckle Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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