Spiral Herb Potato Bread (Bread Machine) Recipe 🌿🍞
Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Spiral Herb Potato Bread, a truly wonderful creation that boasts a soft and tall loaf, thanks to the magic of potato water. The herb spiral inside adds a pretty touch, making each slice as beautiful as it is delicious. You can even use leftover mashed potatoes, just make sure they are at room temperature before starting. This is my personal recipe, and I absolutely love it! 💚
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to craft this flavorful and eye-catching bread:
- Water: 3/4 cup (or potato water, cooled to 80°F)
- Powdered Milk: 3 tablespoons
- Mashed Potatoes: 3/4 cup
- Butter: 2 tablespoons, softened
- Sugar: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
- Bread Flour: 4 cups
- Bread Machine Yeast: 2 1/2 teaspoons
For the Herb Mixture:
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Green Onion: 1/2 cup, finely chopped
- Parsley: 2/3 cup, chopped
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 112.2
- Fat Content: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 6.2mg
- Sodium Content: 232.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 19.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.9g
- Sugar Content: 2.2g
- Protein Content: 2.8g
Serving Size
This recipe yields 2 loaves, each 1 pound, providing approximately 24 servings.
Instructions
Follow these detailed steps to create your Spiral Herb Potato Bread:
- Prepare the Liquid: If using potato water, cool it to 80°F. If using regular water, heat it in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Load the Bread Machine: Add the ingredients to your bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Set it to the Dough cycle, with the size set to 2 lb.
- Check Dough Consistency: After about 5 minutes, check the dough’s consistency. It should be smooth and slightly sticky. If too dry, add water one tablespoon at a time; if too wet, add flour one tablespoon at a time.
- Prepare the Herb Mixture: Melt the butter in a saucepan, then add the minced garlic, green onions, and chopped parsley. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and softened. Cool completely.
- Prepare Baking Pans: Spray two 9×5 inch loaf pans with cooking spray and preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Knead the Dough: Once the dough cycle is complete, take the dough out and knead it gently to remove any large air pockets.
- Roll and Fill the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into an 11×24 inch rectangle. Spread the cooled herb mixture evenly over the dough, leaving about 2 inches clear at one of the 11 inch ends.
- Form the Loaves: Roll the dough from the filled end towards the clear end and pinch the seam closed. Cut the rolled dough in half and place each half into the prepared pans, seam side down.
- Let the Dough Rise: Leave the loaves to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
- Bake: Once risen, bake the loaves in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until nicely browned and sounds hollow when tapped.
Time Schedule
| Step | Duration |
|---|---|
| Cooling potato water | 10 minutes |
| Bread machine (Dough cycle) | 2 hours |
| Preparing herb mixture | 5 minutes |
| Cooling herb mixture | 10 minutes |
| Rolling and filling dough | 15 minutes |
| Dough rising | 45 minutes |
| Baking | 30 minutes |
Tips and Tricks
- 🥔 Potato Water: Potato water is simply the water leftover from boiling potatoes. It adds extra starch to the dough, making it soft and fluffy.
- 🍽 Mashed Potatoes: Ensure your mashed potatoes are at room temperature to avoid disrupting the yeast activity.
- 🌡 Dough Consistency: Always check your dough’s consistency early in the kneading process to ensure it isn’t too dry or too wet.
- 🌿 Herb Mixture: Allow the herb mixture to cool completely before spreading it on the dough to prevent the dough from becoming too warm and sticky.
Enjoy!
This Spiral Herb Potato Bread is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a large gathering or a cozy family dinner. The beautiful spiral and delicious herb flavor will surely impress everyone at the table. Happy baking! 🍞🌿
