Carol Fenster’s Old-Fashioned Potato Bread

Reprinted with permission from Carol Fenster, Ph.D., Savory Palate Press
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Several people have asked me how to make an old-time favorite––Potato Bread. Apparently, many of you remember it from your childhood. Well, here is my version and it’s quite tasty!

2 teaspoons dry yeast
3/4 cup water or potato water*
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup potato starch
1/2 cup garbanzo/fava bean flour
1/2 cup tapioca flour
2 teaspoons xanthan gum
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup dry milk powder or non-
    dairy milk powder
1/4 teaspoon soy lecithin granules
2 large eggs
1/2 cup mashed potatoes
1/4 cup melted butter or spread
1 teaspoon cider vinegar

Have all ingredients at room temperature. Combine yeast, 2 teaspoons of the sugar, and warm (110° F) water. Set aside to let yeast foam, about 5 minutes.

In large mixer bowl using regular beaters (not dough hooks), combine flours, xanthan gum, salt, remainder of sugar, dry milk powder, and soy lecithin (if using). Add eggs, mashed potatoes, melted butter, vinegar, and yeast-water mixture.

With mixer on low speed, beat ingredients together until blended. Beat on medium speed for 4 minutes.

For smaller loaves, generously grease three small pans, 5 x 3-inches. Divide dough among pans and let rise in warm place (75-80º) until dough is level with top of pan (no higher), about 25-30 minutes.

For one large loaf, use generously greased 8 x 4-inch pan. Let rise in warm place (75-80º) until dough is level with top of pan (no higher), about 45-60 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375º. Bake small loaves for 25-30 minutes; large loaf for 45-50 minutes, or until nicely browned.

*Water that potatoes have been boiled in.

Calories 180; Fat 6g; Protein 5g; Carbohydrates 27g; Cholesterol 55mg; Sodium 250mg; Fiber 1g