This moist and hearty Potato Bread, made with sweet potato or mashed potatoes, is the perfect addition to any meal, with an optional crunch from walnuts or sunflower seeds.
Potato Bread
This moist and hearty Potato Bread, made with sweet potato or mashed potatoes, is the perfect addition to any meal, with an optional crunch from walnuts or sunflower seeds.
Equipment
- Baking sheet, Large bowl, Medium-size bowl, Parchment paper, Plastic wrap, Rolling pin, Wire rack
Ingredients
- ½ cup 120 ml water, heated to 100°F (38°C)
- 1 tablespoon 22 g blackstrap or regular molasses
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1½ cups 180 g bread flour, plus extra for sprinkling
- 1½ cups 180 g white whole wheat or regular whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup 128 g sweet potato purée or mashed potatoes of any kind
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml canola oil, plus an extra ½ teaspoon to coat the bowl
- ½ cup 64 g roasted, salted sunflower seeds or (59 g) chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a medium-size bowl, combine the water, molasses, and yeast.
- Let stand for about 10 minutes, until it foams and bubbles up.
- In a large-size bowl, combine the flours and salt.
- Add the sweet potato purée or mashed potatoes, and 1 tablespoon canola oil to the yeast mixture.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 6 minutes.
- Incorporate the seeds or walnuts, and knead for an additional 2 to 4 minutes until the dough is smooth and pliable.
- Add more flour if necessary.
- Shape into a ball.
- Coat a large bowl with the remaining ½ teaspoon canola oil.
- Turn the dough to coat, cover, and let rise for 90 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Punch down the dough, divide it into 2 equal portions, and shape each into an 8-inch loaf.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the loaves with a little bread flour.
- Loosely cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove plastic wrap and bake for 24 minutes until the loaves are golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Slice and enjoy with butter or dip into your favorite spread. Perfect for a hearty sandwich or served alongside a salad.
Wine Advice:
A medium-bodied white wine like Chardonnay complements the nutty flavors of the bread, while a light red such as Pinot Noir pairs well with the earthy sweetness of the potato.
Nutrition values
Calories: 210 kcal | Carbohydrates: 39 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 5 g | Sugar: 4 g