Alan Thicke’s Irish Freckle Bread
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- 🥘 Prep Time: 2 hours
- 🍳 Cook Time: 35 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful aroma and wholesome goodness of Alan Thicke’s Irish Freckle Bread, a cherished recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This bread combines the richness of mashed potatoes, the sweetness of dates, and the hearty flavors of whole wheat and white flours, creating a treat that’s perfect for any occasion, especially St. Patrick’s Day!
Recipe Category: Yeast Breads
Keywords: Breads, Lunch/Snacks, Potato, Fruit, Vegetable, Canadian, European, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Kosher, Potluck, Weeknight, St. Patrick’s Day, Oven, < 4 Hours, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 2051.8
- Fat: 56.2g
- Saturated Fat: 31.6g
- Cholesterol: 334.2mg
- Sodium: 1392.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 354.1g
- Fiber: 31.6g
- Sugar: 108.3g
- Protein: 49g
Yield: 2 loaves
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 1/2 cups white flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 packages fast rise yeast
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup mashed potatoes
- 1 cup chopped dates
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of whole wheat flour, 1 cup of white flour, sugar, fast rise yeast, and salt.
- Heat butter and water together until very warm (125F to 130F).
- Gradually stir the warm liquids into the dry ingredients.
- Add eggs, mashed potatoes, dates, and the additional flours to make a soft dough. If needed, add a few more tablespoons of white flour.
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Knead the Dough:
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Cover and let the dough rest on a floured surface for 10 minutes.
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Shape the Loaves:
- Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into 4 slender loaves, approximately 8-1/2 inches long.
- Place 2 loaves side-by-side in each of 2 well-greased 8-1/2-by-4-1/2-inch loaf pans.
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Let it Rise:
- Cover the pans and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until done.
- Once baked, remove the loaves from the pans and cool them on wire racks.
Enjoy your freshly baked Alan Thicke’s Irish Freckle Bread, perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a wholesome snack any time of the day! 🍞🌟
