POTATO & CHIVE BREAD IN MACHINE (SALLYE)

POTATO & CHIVE BREAD IN MACHINE (SALLYE) image

Provided by sallye bates

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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NOTE: PLACE INGREDIENTS IN PAN IN ORDER LISTED
1 c warm milk (105º-110º f)
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1/4 c sour cream, warmed
3 c flour (sifted)
1 tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 c instant mashed potato flakes
2 to 3 tsp chopped chives
1 pkg active dry yeast (2-1/2 tsp)

Steps:

1. Sift flour, salt and sugar together and set aside. All purpose flour will work with this recipe since it is a rustic type bread.
2. If using fresh chives, finely chop and set aside
3. Warm milk in microwave for 20 seconds.to 105-110º F. If not warm enough, add an additonal 10 seconds. If you don't have a thermometer, sprinkle a few drops on the inside of your wrist; it should be lukewarm (similar to a baby's formula) CAUTION: DO NOT OVERHEAT OR IT WILL KILL YEAST ACTION.
4. Warm cream cheese in microwave for 10 seconds just enough to make it a custardy consistency.
5. Pour milk, slightlly beaten egg, and sour cream in the bread machine pan.
6. Carefully add flour mixture, making sure to completely cover liquid.
7. Add potato flakes and chives to top of flour.
8. Make indentation (well) in the flour and place yeast in it.
9. Machine settings: Basic or Rapid are both acceptable with Medium dark crust