Best Old Fashioned Potato Loaf Recipes

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BEST POTATO BREAD



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This bread's firm crust is reminiscent of the old-fashioned potato bread recipes my grandmother used to make. I let my stand mixer (with a dough hook) do most of the work for me.-Martha Clayton, Utopia, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1-1/2 cups water
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
6-1/2 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Additional all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Place potato and 1-1/2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until very tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Mash potatoes (without added milk or butter); set aside. , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, salt, 4 cups flour, potatoes and reserved cooking liquid; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 375°. Sprinkle lightly with additional flour. Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

AMISH POTATO BREAD



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Sue Violette, of Neillsville, Wisconsin says, "A tasty mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, plus a small amount of mashed potatoes, give this golden bread its wonderful texture. The loaf is very moist and stays that way even days after making it." -Sue Violette, Neillsville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1-3/4 cups warm fat-free milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, potatoes, sugar, salt, whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down and turn onto a floured surface; shape into a loaf. Place in a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spay. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

OLD FASHIONED POTATO LOAF



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Cheese and potatoes! This wonderful recipe amplifies that great flavor combo into a stellar presentation. Terrific with steak or pork... or, well, anything!

Provided by Martha Price

Categories     Potatoes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
1 c half and half (grandma used full cream!)
salt and pepper to taste
5 medium cooked potatoes, cooled and chopped
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
chopped green onion to taste (optional)
1/2 c (or more!) shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter. Gradually stir in flour. Slowly add cream, stirring constantly over simmer heat until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Gently add potatoes, parsley and green onion (if using) to sauce and simmer 2 minutes longer.
  • 3. Turn into a well-oiled oblong pan and press down firmly. Chill for several hours.
  • 4. Half an hour before serving time, turn loaf out onto an oven-proof pan. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350º for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

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