Basic Potato Bread, Haygood's Recipe

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Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 3 med potatoes or possibly 1 c. mashed
  • 1 Tbsp. active dry yeast
  • 2 1/2 c. water 100-115 degrees
  • 8 c. all-purpose flour about
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp. seeds (Caraway, sesame, etc.)

Directions

  1. Scrub potatoes; boil till very tender. Drain, and mash well leaving all skins. Allow to cold.
  2. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 C water, mix well with 3 Tbs. of the flour in a LARGE bowl. Let stand 30 min.
  3. Add in remaining 2C water, salt, and most of the seeds. Add in remaining flour and potatoes and mix well.*
  4. Note: it is best to add in thepotatoes first and mix them with the water. Then, while stirring, fold in the flour slowly as to avoid any unmixed areas)
  5. Knead on a floured board 12-15 minutes.* Don't add in more than a sprinkle of flour to board while kneading. Shape into ball, and place in a well oiled bowl. Turn bowl over onto kneading board (or possibly plate), and let rise in hot, draft place for about 1-2 hrs; or possibly till doubled in bulk.
  6. Remove dough and punch down, kneading a few min more. Slice in half, and make into two round loaves.Pour on all other seeds over tops of loaves, making sure to press down gently into dough. Place on well oiled baking sheet. Let rise rise 30-35 minutes.
  7. Bake in pre-heated 400 degree oven for about one hour. Bake no longer than 1:20.Allow to cold, enjoy with hummus or possibly Plochman's whole grain mustard!!

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