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

Ingredients

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.