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German Potato Bread

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Potato bread has a long tradition,that goes back at least to the 16th century. Although typical of North Europe (Ireland,Scotland,Germany,Poland) it can be found also in North (U.S.) and South America (Peru). Recipes vary: the bread may be leavened or unleavened,  may have a variety of other ingredients baked into it,and the potatoes can be added raw or cooked.  The potatoes make the bread softer and last longer. Its sweet taste makes it perfect to enjoy with italian cured meats (prosciutto,salame,mortadella). My recipe is quite easy, and if you have a food processor or an electric grater it really takes very little work and time.

 photos by Coco Zordan

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The Recipe

Servings

1,1½-pound loaf

Prep time

45 (rising included)

Cooking time

50 min.

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Ingredients

  • Potatoes 400 gr (14 oz)

  • Hot water 100 ml

  • flour 400 gr (14 oz)

  • dried yeast 1 pkt (1 1/2 tsp)

  • salt 2 tsp

  • egg 1

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Directions

Potato bread (in german: Kartoffelbrot)  is really rewarding. It is very easy to prepare and requires only few ingredients

Peel and wash the potatoes, leave them to drain and then grate them finely.

If you use a food processor: I first grate the potatoes with the “grater” blades and then I chop them in finer pieces using the regular double blade.

Place the grated potato in a bowl and pour over 100ml boiling water. Mix the flour with the dried yeast and salt. Add the potato and the egg to the flour mixture and knead the mixture together thoroughly. Cover the bowl and leave in a warm place for 30, 40 minutes. (in the oven if it has the “proof” option)

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the potato dough on a floured work surface and knead once more. With floured hands form a round bread shape from the dough. Place the potato bread on a anti-stick baking tray (or  lined with baking paper) and place it in the middle of the hot oven.

Spray a little water in the oven and close the door immediately. Bake the potato bread for 20 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 375 . Bake for another 30 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center of the loaf to check if the bread is ready. If it comes out dry it means it’s done.

 

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