Description
Irish Potato Bread is a delightful and comforting dish that infuses your kitchen with the warm aroma of freshly baked bread. With its golden crust and soft, pillowy interior, this easy-to-make bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side to soups and stews. The combination of starchy potatoes and all-purpose flour creates a satisfying texture that’s delicious when slathered with butter. Experience the essence of Ireland with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (about 2 medium-sized potatoes)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Boil peeled potatoes until fork-tender. Mash until smooth and let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine mashed potatoes and melted butter with the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
- On a floured surface, knead the dough lightly for about 4-5 times.
- Shape into a round loaf and cut an ‘X’ on top for even cooking.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 425°F (220°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg