Potato Bread Loaf

Name: Potato Bread Loaf
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mashed potato (unseasoned); 1 cup warm potato water or milk; 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 3 tbsp sugar; 3 tbsp melted butter; 4 cups bread flour; 1 1/2 tsp salt

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Potato Bread Loaf

Story updated September 18, 2026

Potato bread, using mashed or riced potato in the dough for moisture and softness, has roots in German, Irish, and Eastern European baking traditions, later becoming a common American commercial sandwich bread in the 20th century.

Ingredients

Scale:· 16 servings

1 cup mashed potato (unseasoned)
1 cup warm potato water or milk
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
3 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp melted butter
4 cups bread flour
1 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1Stir yeast and sugar into warm liquid; let sit until foamy.
2Whisk in mashed potato and melted butter.
3Stir in flour and salt, then knead 10 minutes until smooth.
4Let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
5Shape into a loaf, place in a greased pan, let rise 45 minutes.
6Bake at 375°F for 32-35 minutes, until golden.

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