How to Make Potato Bread from Idahoan - A Step-by-Step Guide

Idaho is well-known for its delicious and versatile potatoes, so it's no surprise that the state would be home to some incredible potato-based recipes. One such recipe is the Potato Bread from Idahoan, a hearty and flavorful bread that is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just enjoying on its own.

Made with Idahoan potatoes, this bread has a unique and satisfying texture that is a result of the potatoes being baked right into the dough. The potatoes add moisture and softness to the br...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast**
  • 1 cup Idahoan® Original Mashed Potatoes*
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted, cooled butter or oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 2 loaves

  • Combine warm water and yeast in a mixing bowl; let stand for several minutes.
  • Stir in mashed potatoes, sugar, butter, and salt; mix well.
  • Stir in flour to make a soft dough.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, adding flour as needed, for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Place dough in bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour. Punch dough down, divide in half, and shape each half into a loaf.
  • Place doughs in 4x8-inch loaf pans, cover, and let rise until doubled, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    85 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 240mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 30mg