Transylvanian Potato Bread
Discover the rustic charm of Transylvanian Potato Bread, a hearty, golden loaf with a soft interior and delightfully crispy crust. This traditional recipe combines mashed potatoes with all-purpose flour, creating a uniquely moist and flavorful dough that's perfect for bread lovers seeking something special. Enhanced with olive oil and a hint of sweetness from sugar, this potato bread rises beautifully and bakes to perfection with a golden, artisan-style crust. The approachable process includes simple ingredients like dry yeast, lukewarm water, and salt, making it an ideal bake for novices and seasoned bakers alike. Serve it warm as a comforting side, use it to elevate your sandwiches, or simply enjoy it with butter for a taste of authentic European baking. This recipe yields eight generous servings, perfect for sharing around the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams potatoes
- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 10 grams dry yeast
- 200 milliliters lukewarm water
- 8 grams salt
- 10 grams sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Peel and dice the potatoes into evenly-sized chunks. Place them in a pot of salted water and boil for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
Drain the cooked potatoes and mash them until smooth. Let the mashed potatoes cool to room temperature.
In a small bowl, mix the dry yeast, sugar, and lukewarm water. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the mashed potatoes, activated yeast mixture, and olive oil to the bowl.
Mix the ingredients until they come together to form a sticky dough. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Punch the risen dough down to release air bubbles and shape it into a round loaf or desired shape. Place it on the prepared baking sheet.
Cover the shaped dough with a kitchen towel and let it proof for another 30 minutes.
Before baking, lightly dust the top of the loaf with flour and optionally score it with a sharp knife for decoration.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3194 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.6 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2342 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
