Potato Bread with Cheddar & Scallions

If you’re looking for a delicious bread recipe that is perfect for sandwiches or toasting, try making Potato Bread with Cheddar & Scallions. This bread is made with mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and scallions, giving it a savory and cheesy flavor. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup mashed potatoes (made from 2-3 medium sized potatoes)
  • 2 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, bread flour, cheddar cheese, scallions, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the warm water, milk, egg, and melted butter.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it for 5-10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until it has doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
  7. Place the loaf in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rise for another 30-60 minutes, until it has risen above the rim of the pan.
  8. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  9. Bake the bread in the oven for 30-40 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before removing it and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.

This Potato Bread with Cheddar & Scallions is a delicious and savory bread that is perfect for grilled cheese sandwiches or toasted with butter. The mashed potatoes add moisture and a slight sweetness to the bread, while the cheddar cheese and scallions give it a savory and cheesy flavor. Give this recipe a try for a homemade bread that is sure to impress!