It’s a real tradition: in Ireland, the potato is an essential part of the Irish diet. You’ll even find them in Potatoe Bread, a delicious sweet bread that’s sure to delight kids and adults alike!
A taste of potatoe bread
A gourmet treat that fills you up with energy!
There’s no doubt about it, Potatoe Bread is one of those great Irish classics you just can’t miss! You’ll find them in bakeries, but especially in Irish homes, when Irish mothers have had the patience to make their own…
Economical, it is above all a rich bread, ideal for breakfast or a snack. It is usually eaten hot, sprinkled with powdered sugar or powdered sugar.
Accompanied by tea, it’s a delight!
Recipe: Potatoe bread
Ingredients
- 500 g peeled potatoes
- 500 g flour
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 cubes baker’s yeast
- 100 g butter
- 50 g powdered sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
- powdered sugar
Preparation
- Boil potatoes in a large saucepan until tender. Drain and leave to cool.
- Mix the flour and ginger in a bowl, then add the potatoes, baking powder and butter.
- Mix, then add sugar, eggs, salt and water.
- You should obtain a soft, homogeneous paste.
- Place in the bowl and cover with a clean cloth. Leave to rest for about 1h30.
- At this point, the dough should have doubled in volume. Press out the air and leave to rest again for 1h30.
- Place the dough in a buttered mold, and bake at 220°C for 40 minutes.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
- Enjoy your meal!
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