How to Bake Herbed Potato Bread

Herbed potato bread is a delicious and flavorful bread that combines the rich and creamy flavor of potatoes with the aromatic herbs. Here's a recipe to make herbed potato bread:

Ingredients: - 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F) - 1 tablespoon active dry yeast - 1 tablespoon sugar - 2 cups mashed potatoes, cooled - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 2 teaspoons salt - 1 tablespoon dried herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, or oregano) - 5-6 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water and let sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture is foamy.

2. Add the mashed potatoes, olive oil, salt, and herbs to the yeast mixture and stir until combined.

3. Add 5 cups of flour, one cup at a time, and mix with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together and forms a ball.

4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.

6. Punch the dough down and shape it into a loaf. Place the dough in a greased loaf pan and let rise again for about 30 minutes.

7. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Use a sharp knife to make a few shallow slashes in the top of the loaf.

8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

9. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your freshly baked herbed potato bread!