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Hungarian Potato Caraway Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 envelope active dry yeast 2 1/4 tsp
  • 1 1/4 c lukewarm water
  • 4 1/2 c flour
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp caraway seed
  • 1/2 c mashed potato

Instructions

  • In a large bowl dissolve the yeast in 3/4 cup of the water.
  • Add in 3 tablespoons flour. Cover and let rise for 30 mins.
  • Stir in remaining 3/4 cup water, salt, caraway seed. Gradually add mashed potato and flour. Knead about 10 minutes.
  • Place in a well greased bowl and let rise until doubled in size (1 1/2 hours)
  • Punch down. Knead about 4 minutes. Place in a loaf pan. Flatten to fit and let rise again until double in size (30 mins)
  • Brush top with water and cut 1/4 inch deep cross and bake 1 to 1 1/4 hours at 375 F

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