Bake something truly comforting with this soft farmhouse potato bread recipe. Soft, fluffy, and easy to make, you’ll see right away why it’s a family favorite. Dive into this simple guide and discover how easy it is to bring this wonderful loaf into your kitchen.
Farmhouse Potato Bread Recipe
Equipment
- Stand mixer with dough hook attachment
- Loaf pan 9×5 inches
- oven
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- ¾ cup instant potato flakes
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ¾ cup water
- 3 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 egg room temperature
- egg optional: additional beaten egg, for brushing the top
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Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In the bowl of your stand mixer, add all dough ingredients. Attach the dough hook to the mixer and begin to mix at a low speed until the ingredients start to come together.
- Knead the Dough: Increase the speed to medium and knead the dough for about 7-8 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl.
- First Rise: Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, turning once to coat all sides. Cover the bowl with greased plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Shape the Loaf: Gently deflate the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Shape the dough into a sandwich loaf by flattening it into a rectangle, rolling it up tightly, and pinching the seams closed. Place the shaped dough into the greased loaf pan, seam side down.
- Second Rise: Cover the loaf pan with greased plastic wrap and let the dough rise again in a warm place until it's about 1 inch above the rim of the pan, approximately 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Remove the plastic wrap and bake the loaf for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Slice the bread and enjoy it as the foundation for your favorite sandwiches, or simply spread it with butter and enjoy it as is.
Notes
Every time I pull this Soft Potato Bread Sandwich Loaf out of the oven, the smell takes me straight back to my grandma’s kitchen. She used to make a similar potato bread that was my absolute favorite, especially warm from the oven and slathered with her homemade raspberry jam. I’ve tweaked her recipe by using potato flakes to simplify the process, and it’s been a hit at every family gathering. It’s that perfect, comforting taste of home in every slice.
I bake this loaf almost weekly, and it never lasts long on the counter—everyone in the house loves it just as much as I do!
Key Ingredients and Tools
Here are a few key tools and ingredients that play an essential role in the success of your Soft Potato Bread Sandwich Loaf. Paying attention to these can make a big difference in your baking experience.
- Instant Potato Flakes. These add moisture and a subtle flavor to the bread. They can be found in the dried foods aisle of most grocery stores, usually near instant mashed potatoes. Make sure to use unflavored potato flakes to keep the bread’s taste authentic.
- Stand Mixer with Dough Hook. This tool is crucial for efficiently kneading the dough to the right consistency, which can be challenging to achieve by hand. A good stand mixer speeds up the process and ensures that the dough is perfectly elastic.
- Loaf Pan (9×5 inches). The size of the pan affects how the bread bakes and rises. Using the specified size helps achieve the ideal shape and texture for sandwich slices.
Understanding these specific aspects will help you bake a loaf that’s just right and might even become a new favorite in your household.
Troubleshooting and Help
You can use fresh potatoes! Just cook and mash them until smooth. Keep in mind that fresh potatoes might introduce more moisture, so you might need to adjust the amount of water in the recipe.
Yes, you can substitute the egg with a “flax egg” (1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons of water, left to thicken for a few minutes) or use ¼ cup of unsweetened applesauce. Both options work well for binding.
That can happen if the room is too cool or if the yeast isn’t active anymore. Make sure your yeast is fresh and that the dough is kept in a warm, draft-free place. Sometimes, placing it in an off oven with the light on provides enough warmth.
This bread keeps well at room temperature for several days if it’s wrapped tightly. You can also freeze it for up to a month, just make sure to wrap it well or store it in a freezer bag.
If you have more questions as you go along, feel free to ask. Happy baking!
Whether you’re pairing it with your favorite sandwich fillings or enjoying a slice with butter, this bread is sure to be a comforting addition to your table. Happy baking, and enjoy the fruits of your labor!
By Katie Shaw
Katie lives in Virginia with her husband, three daughters, a chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens. She loves creating simple tutorials for sourdough, bread, and soap. Her recipes, articles, and YouTube videos reach millions of people per year.