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Irish Potato Bread Recipe

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This traditional Irish Potato Bread recipe creates soft, tender, and flavorful bread using mashed potatoes and simple pantry ingredients. Cooked on the stovetop in a skillet, it is perfect for breakfast or as a side dish, with optional fresh chives adding a burst of herbal aroma.

Ingredients

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Potato Bread Dough

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes (about 2 large potatoes)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives (optional)
  • Extra flour for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare Potatoes: Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and let cool slightly, then mash until smooth using a potato masher or ricer. Measure 2 cups of mashed potatoes and allow to cool completely.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
  3. Cream Butter and Potatoes: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and cooled mashed potatoes together until smooth, using an electric mixer or wooden spoon.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate milk and egg into the potato mixture, mixing thoroughly. Fold in chopped fresh chives if using.
  5. Combine Dough: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet potato mixture, stirring gently to form a soft dough. Adjust consistency by adding extra flour if too sticky, a tablespoon at a time.
  6. Knead Dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for about one minute until it just comes together. Avoid over-kneading to keep the bread tender.
  7. Shape Dough: Pat dough into a circle approximately ½ inch thick. Cut into wedges or use a round cutter to form individual rounds.
  8. Heat Skillet: Preheat a skillet or flat griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  9. Cook Potato Bread: Cook each wedge or round for 5-7 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for an additional 5-7 minutes. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  10. Serve: Remove cooked bread from skillet and cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use a potato ricer for smoothest mashed potatoes, which results in a more tender bread texture.
  • If dough is sticky, add flour gradually; too much flour can make the bread dense.
  • Fresh chives are optional but add a nice subtle flavor.
  • Cook over medium heat to avoid burning the outside before the inside is cooked through.
  • This bread is best eaten fresh but can be reheated on a skillet or toaster.

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