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Monday, August 15, 2011

Potato Bread with Chives Secret Recipe Club



I am so excited to be part of Secret Recipe Club this month.  I have been waiting for my blog to be old enough to be able to join.  I was assigned Paulchen's Food Blog.  Paulchen makes the most amazing looking bread!  I must admit I was a little intimidated when I first started looking around.  I don't have the best track record with yeast and kneading.  But I was excited to take on the challenge!  I picked Potato Bread with Chives.  I have had potato bread before, but never made it.  Never even dawned on me to make it.  My husband was excited this would mean he could get mashed potatoes one night too!

As Paulchen said, the chives kind of disappear in this bread.  We joked that the yeast ate them :)  I was going to try rosemary after reading her review, but my husband wasn't huge on that idea.  The bread was light and airy.  It was great warm out of the oven, and toasted with butter later.  My 6 year old says he thinks it is the best bread I have ever made!


Potato Bread With Chives
Recipe from Paulchen's Food Blog
Printable Recipe


2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 tsp sugar or pure maple syrup
2 Tb corn oil
2 tsp salt
1 cup cold mashed potatos
1 cup soy milk or other dairy free milk (I used regular milk)
5 cups unbleached all purpose flour, plus more for kneading
2 Tb minced fresh chives
In a large bowl, combine the yeast and 1/4 cup of the water. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes, then stir in the remaining 3/4 cup of water, the corn oil and the salt. Mix in the potatos, then stir in the soy milk. Add about half the flour, stirring to combine, then work in the remaining flour to form a stiff dough. Transfer to a lightly floured board.

Lightly flour your hands and work surface. Knead the dough well until it is smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes, using more flour as necessary so the dough does not stick. Place in a large lightly oiled bowl and turn over once to coat with oil. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or lightly oiled piece of plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, 1 to 2 hours.

Meanwhile, lightly oil a large baking sheet and set aside. Punch the dough down and knead lightly. Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface, sprinkle with the chives, and knead until the dough is elastic and the chives are well distributed, 3 to 5 minutes. Shape the dough into one large or two small round loaves and place on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly and cover with a clean damp towel or lightly oiled plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm place and let rise again until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.


Preheat the oven to 400′F. Use a sharp knife to cut an X into the top of the loaf or loaves. Bake on the center oven rack until golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes, depending on size. Tap on the bottom of the loaf or loaves – if they sound hollow, the bread is done. Remove from the sheet and let cool slightly on a wire rack before slicing.




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57 Comments:

At August 15, 2011 at 6:42 AM , Blogger Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake said...

Beautiful bread, Erin! I think you mastered this one!! Fun to see the first of this month's SRC entries :)

 
At August 15, 2011 at 7:04 AM , Anonymous janet@cupcakestocaviar said...

Looks great Erin! I LOVE potato bread so I will be making this very soon, :-)

 
At August 15, 2011 at 8:11 AM , Blogger Kelly | Eat Yourself Skinny said...

Great job Erin, this looks fantastic!! What a fabulous recipe for SRC!!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 8:57 AM , Anonymous Faith said...

The bread looks like it came out amazing! It sounds really delicious too, I love the texture that potatoes give to breads!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 9:01 AM , Blogger TinaRBK said...

I envy that you have the time to join recipe clubs and post every day!
This bread does look like something I need to try and your pictures are so stunning. Well done!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 9:22 AM , Anonymous Eva said...

This bread looks great! Congrats!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 9:23 AM , Blogger Unknown said...

Well, if as ix year old loves it, it must have been good :) I love Rosemary bread so I think Ill try it with that modification...thanks!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 9:34 AM , Anonymous Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. said...

YUM! Nothing beats homemade bread and yours looks awesome!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 10:20 AM , Blogger Lisa~~ said...

I'm always impressed when people bake bread and yours looks wonderful.

If you haven't already, I'd love for you to check out my SRC recipe this month: Cilantro Lime Chicken

Lisa~~
Cook Lisa Cook

 
At August 15, 2011 at 10:53 AM , Blogger Katrina said...

Looks like a great loaf of bread!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 11:21 AM , Anonymous Lacy said...

This bread looks great! My grandfather used to make potato bread, it's delicious!!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 11:46 AM , Blogger Unknown said...

This bread looks rather splendid! Glad you've joined the SRC, although I'm sitting it out this month due to other posting commitments (there's only so many days in the month, unfortunately).

 
At August 15, 2011 at 12:03 PM , Blogger PFx said...

I love potato bread too! It's sweet! It's airy! It's wholesome! It's truly awesome! Great one Erin!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 12:04 PM , Blogger Kate said...

Funny, I've never thought of making potato bread either. Your loaf came out so well, I may have to rethink that!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 12:46 PM , Anonymous Astrid said...

Kudos to you for baking the potato bread! I am glad you all liked it.

 
At August 15, 2011 at 12:53 PM , Anonymous Susie Bee on Maui said...

What a beautiful loaf-kudos for tackling the recipe-great pick for SRC

 
At August 15, 2011 at 1:18 PM , Blogger Jules said...

That looks amazing, I think I will even try it with the rosemary. I had a lot of fun testing your recipe, it was great.

 
At August 15, 2011 at 2:12 PM , Anonymous RavieNomNoms said...

The bread looks fantastic Erin! Nicely done..I am so afraid to make bread, you make it look and sound easy!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 3:58 PM , Blogger Shelby said...

Looks like it turned out beautifully!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 4:16 PM , Blogger Caroline Taylor said...

I had potato bread a little while ago and I loved it. Been looking for a recipe for ages and chives sound like a brilliant addition! I'll have to remember this for when I have a little more time.

 
At August 15, 2011 at 4:59 PM , Blogger Peggy said...

This bread looks delicious! Well done!

I've had potato bread dozens of times, but it never dawned on me either to make it myself! You've inspired me!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 5:22 PM , Anonymous The Farmers Wife said...

Your bread turned out so beautifully! I love this recipe, potato bread is by far my favorite!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 5:45 PM , Anonymous Lindsey@Lindselicious said...

This looks yummy. Can I get a toasted piece with butter please? Love the SRC! So fun!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 5:49 PM , Blogger JamieAnne of A Dash of Domestic said...

Wow! That bread looks great!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 6:12 PM , Blogger Cassie | Bake Your Day said...

I don't think I have ever eaten potato bread but it looks and sounds fabulous! The crust looks so perfect. I'll have to try this one!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 6:20 PM , Anonymous Alida said...

This bread looks amazing! I have never had potato bread, but I'm definitely intrigued. I will muster up the courage to work with yeast yet! Thanks for the recipe.

 
At August 15, 2011 at 6:32 PM , Blogger wendyweekendgourmet said...

Very pretty..I'm in Group C, so I won't be posting for another couple of weeks! I think potato bread is extra soft...and chives sound like a fantastic addition.

 
At August 15, 2011 at 7:24 PM , Blogger Nami | Just One Cookbook said...

I truly admire that you keep challenging and doing the secret recipe club! Your potato bread looks amazing!!! The combination of potato and chives sounds so good! Love the look of bread too. I'm a big bread fan and it'll be gone in a minute in my house (consumed by ME!). I hope your son is better now. :-)

 
At August 15, 2011 at 8:17 PM , Anonymous Manu said...

Isn't this secret recipe club the BEST idea?? I LOVE it! The bread looks delicious! I love potato bread and, like you, I never bake it at home... time to start!!!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 8:39 PM , Anonymous Kristy said...

Fabulous!!!! I have the same challenges with bread. I just made a sourdough recently and it was the first one that actually turned out well. It's such a great feeling of accomplishment. Your potato bread looks fantastic and I think the rosemary is a delicious idea! I'd be all over that. :)

 
At August 15, 2011 at 9:11 PM , Blogger Jeanie said...

My husband loves potato bread. i've got to make this.

 
At August 15, 2011 at 9:34 PM , Blogger Gina said...

I love potato bread and I think I like your idea of the rosemary. Although the chives do sound good though. What a cute idea.
-Gina-

 
At August 15, 2011 at 10:57 PM , Blogger Lisa said...

Beautiful loaf. I love potato bread.

 
At August 15, 2011 at 11:08 PM , Blogger Tessa said...

I am loving this bread recipe. Sounds like it will go great with fall soups!

 
At August 15, 2011 at 11:16 PM , Anonymous Baking Serendipity said...

I'm like you, I've had (and loved) potato bread before, but never made my own. I love the extra spice flavor :) Nothing beats homemade bread.

 
At August 15, 2011 at 11:54 PM , Blogger Sara said...

Ooooh, love this bread. Love adding potatoes...I really like potato bread but I haven't made it myself, will have to give it a try.

 
At August 16, 2011 at 12:46 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a great recipe! Congratulations on being accepted into the Secret Recipe Club....I am hoping that I get to join, too....

 
At August 16, 2011 at 1:27 AM , Blogger Kim Bee said...

There's a secret club? Can I join? Now I am so jealous. I must learn more. This recipe looks so good. You did a wonderful job. I swear I can smell it.

 
At August 16, 2011 at 5:22 AM , Blogger Nava K said...

Nice bakes bread with a lovely crispy top. Lovely with soups.

 
At August 16, 2011 at 6:38 AM , Blogger Jocie's Mom said...

Well done! I'm terrified of anything that requires yeast so I'm incredible impressed :) Buzzed!

 
At August 16, 2011 at 9:29 AM , Blogger Buttercream Blondie said...

Great job Erin! Love potato bread & yours looks fantastic!

 
At August 16, 2011 at 12:20 PM , Anonymous Jey said...

Oh yum! I love potato bread! Can't wait to add this one to my arsenal.

 
At August 16, 2011 at 12:38 PM , Anonymous Roxana GreenGirl said...

your bread looks great Erin, delicious pick!
Love the addition of chives, mmm

 
At August 16, 2011 at 2:09 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow, this bread looks amazing :-)

All the best,
Birthe from Denmark

 
At August 16, 2011 at 3:01 PM , Blogger Lynne Daley said...

An amazing loaf of bread! I love baking breads and will keep your recipe in mind.

 
At August 16, 2011 at 5:42 PM , Anonymous Biren @ Roti n Rice said...

Looks like a delicious and tasty loaf of bread! SRC sounds like fun!

 
At August 17, 2011 at 12:59 AM , Blogger Kim Bee said...

Congrats on top 9!

 
At August 17, 2011 at 2:13 AM , Blogger Sudha said...

Hello Erin!
Congrats on making it to the Top 9!Potato Bread is such a new kind of recipe - never had this before but would love to!I'm hosting an event at my place centering around Bread and love to have you come over and take a look:)

Cheers and see you soon,
Wit,wok&wisdom

 
At August 17, 2011 at 3:49 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mashed potato in bread is my idea of heaven! It looks nicely risen too. I don't have the best of luck with yeast but you've given me a bit of a shove to try again!! Congrats on Top 9!!

 
At August 17, 2011 at 9:21 AM , Blogger Ali B said...

I love potato bread too! And I have a ton of chives in my backyard...you make kneading bread sound so easy! Congrats on top 9!

 
At August 17, 2011 at 11:19 AM , Blogger Unknown said...

I'm so glad that you made Foodbuzz's top 9 with this because somehow I missed it the first time! It's gorgeous and I MUST make it. I'm glad you got that blogger!

 
At August 17, 2011 at 12:01 PM , Anonymous Aimee said...

I love potato bread and will have to give this a try for sure! Looks and sounds delicious.

 
At August 17, 2011 at 3:51 PM , Blogger Angie - Big Bears Wife said...

Hubby's abread freak!! I'll have to try this! Congrats on being on the top 9 at Foodbuzz too!

 
At August 18, 2011 at 2:34 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

OOOHHH!!! Potato bread. I nevr think to make it either and it is usually soooo good. Thanks for the motivation.

 
At August 18, 2011 at 2:37 PM , Blogger briarrose said...

Beautiful! Wonderful texture to this bread.

 
At August 18, 2011 at 6:20 PM , Anonymous EKR said...

This bread sounds and looks delish!! I can't wait to try it because I too have never made potato bread. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! I can't wait for my groups reveal date on Aug 29!!!!

 
At October 5, 2011 at 9:42 PM , Anonymous Patty H. said...

This look so awesome! I love to make my own bread, and this looks like a great recipe. With the cool weather coming, it's the perfect time to have fresh bread baking in the oven.

 

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