Here’s a delicious and comforting recipe for Cheese Potato Bread, perfect for a cozy dinner or as a snack. The bread is soft, slightly chewy, and filled with cheesy goodness!
Cheese Potato Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed potatoes (without butter or milk)
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Fresh herbs (like chives or parsley), optional
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add mashed potatoes and butter: Add the mashed potatoes and softened butter to the flour mixture. Mix well until the ingredients are well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the yeast mixture into the flour and potato mixture. Stir until a dough starts to form.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 7-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
- First rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Step 2: Shape and Add Cheese
- Roll out the dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle (about ½ inch thick).
- Add the cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the dough. You can also add fresh herbs if desired for extra flavor.
- Roll the dough: Roll the dough up like a jelly roll, starting from the long side. Pinch the seams to seal it.
- Shape into a loaf: Shape the rolled dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan, seam-side down. Cover with a cloth and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
Step 3: Bake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Egg wash: In a small bowl, beat the egg and brush it over the top of the loaf for a golden crust.
- Bake the bread: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving:
This cheesy potato bread is best served warm, sliced, and spread with butter. It’s fantastic as a side for soups or stews or as a snack on its own!
Enjoy the soft texture of the bread with melty cheese inside—comfort food at its finest!