Description
Discover how to bake Irish Potato Bread with a simple stepbystep guide enjoy fluffy slices rich flavor and a cozy homemade aroma for your kitchen
Ingredients
2 cups mashed potatoes, cooled
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk or milk
Instructions
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Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until evenly combined.
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In a separate bowl, mix mashed potatoes, melted butter, and half the buttermilk until smooth and creamy.
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Pour the potato mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently. Gradually add more buttermilk until a soft, shaggy dough forms.
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Lightly knead on a floured surface just to bring the dough together, then pat into a ½-inch-thick round.
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Heat a lightly oiled or buttered skillet over medium heat. Cook 3–4 minutes per side, until golden-brown and crisp outside but soft inside.
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Transfer to a rack, rest 5 minutes, and serve warm with butter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 275 calories
- Sugar: 6 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 260 g
- Fiber: 14 g
- Protein: 5 g
Keywords: Irish potato bread, potato bread, bread with mashed potatoes, quick bread, Irish cuisine, potato-based bread