OLD-FASHIONED POTATO BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)

Old-Fashioned Potato Bread (Bread Machine) image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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1 medium russet potato, cut into chunks (8-9 ounces)
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons gluten
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 3/4 teaspoons rapid rise yeast (or 2 1/4 t. bread machine yeast)

Steps:

Combine the potato and water in a small saucepan; simmer, covered, until the potato is tender, about 10 minutes.
Slip off the peels; mash or puree the potato with its water (do not drain, you want the water).
Pour the potato-water mixture into a 2-cup glass measuring cup and add additional water to make 1 1/3 cup; cool to room temperature.
Place all the ingredients in the pan according to the order in the manufacturer's instructions, adding the potato mixture with the liquid ingredients.
Set crust on medium and program for the Basic cycle; press Start.
When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and place it on a rack.
Let cool to room temperature before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.3, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 439.8, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 5.8