How to Make Zadi's Potato Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite as comforting as the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the kitchen. And when it comes to homemade bread, Zadi's Potato Bread is a must-try. This recipe for soft, fluffy, and delicious potato bread has been passed down through generations and has become a family favorite for many. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also a versatile bread that can be enjoyed on its own, as a sandwich base, or even as a side for soups and stews.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup dry buttermilk powder
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1 cup instant mashed potato flakes
  • 10 cups bread flour, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 loaves

  • Bring the water, butter, sugar, buttermilk powder, and salt to a simmer in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from the heat, mix well, and let cool to between 105 and 110 degrees F (41 to 43 degrees C). Sprinkle the yeast on top of the mixture, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until the yeast begins to form a creamy foam. Stir in the instant mashed potato flakes, and mix well.
  • Pour the yeast mixture into the work bowl of a standing mixer with a dough paddle, and slowly incorporate 8 cups of bread flour into the liquid, adding the flour 1 cup at a time.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and knead for about 8 minutes, adding the remaining flour to the dough as you knead. When the dough is smooth and elastic, form into a ball, and place into a large greased bowl. Turn the dough over in the bowl to grease the top, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until doubled.
  • Spray 2 9x5 inch loaf pans with cooking spray. Punch the dough down, divide into two pieces, and shape each piece into a loaf shape. Place the loaves in the baking pans, seam sides down, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake bread for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are golden brown and the loaves sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to a wire rack to cool.
  • Nutrition

    47 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 416mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 55mg