Red, White, and Blue Potato Bread Recipe

Name: Red, White, and Blue Potato Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce dry yeast; 1 cup warm water; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 8 ounces bread flour; 5 ounces red potatoes; 5 ounces blue potatoes; 16 ounces milk; 4 ounces dry yeast; 6 ounces whole wheat flour, plus 4 ounces whole wheat flour, for dusting; 1 pound bread flour; 1 1/2 tablespoons salt; 1 ounce honey; 1 egg, beaten for egg wash

Servings: persons

1 ounce dry yeast
1 cup warm water
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
8 ounces bread flour
5 ounces red potatoes
5 ounces blue potatoes
16 ounces milk
4 ounces dry yeast
6 ounces whole wheat flour, plus 4 ounces whole wheat flour, for dusting
1 pound bread flour
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 ounce honey
1 egg, beaten for egg wash

1
To make the sponge, mix the yeast with the warm water until the yeast is dissolved.
2
Add the light corn syrup to the yeast and water.
3
Mix in the bread flour until there are no lumps in the mixture.
4
Let the mixture rest until a thick surface forms and it is light and spongy.
5
Boil the potatoes as you would to make mashed potatoes, drain, mash them, and place them in a mixing bowl.
6
In a separate bowl, combine the milk and yeast, and mix until the yeast is dissolved.
7
Place the wheat and bread flour in the mixing bowl, add the salt, honey, and milk mixture, and using a dough hook, mix for 2 minutes on low speed until ingredients have combined.
8
Add the sponge to the mixture and mix on medium speed for 8 minutes.
9
Once the dough is mixed, let it rest for 15 minutes.
10
On a lightly floured surface, cut the dough into 2 equal parts, roll into balls, and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
11
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
12
Take the dough balls, and shape them into 16-inch long bread loaves.
13
Brush on a light coating of egg wash on top of each loaf, place the loaves on a baking sheet, and bake them for 35 to 45 minutes.

946

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce dry yeast, 1 cup warm water, 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, 8 ounces bread flour, and more.

Yes, Red, White, and Blue Potato 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.

Red, White, and Blue Potato Bread

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