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Irish Potato Bread

Deliciously Easy Irish Potato Bread to Liven Up Your Meals

Irish Potato Bread is a delightful flatbread made with just four simple ingredients, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 750 grams starchy potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 30 grams butter melted; can substitute with cooking oil for dairy-free option
  • 225 grams plain flour can use gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 pinch salt omit if using salted butter
Frying Ingredients
  • olive oil & extra butter for frying the bread

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • potato ricer or masher
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Frying pan
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel and quarter the potatoes, then boil in a large pot of cold water for about 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly.
  3. Use a potato ricer or masher to create a smooth mash from the potatoes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, melted butter, flour, and salt to form a sticky dough.
  5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 3-5 minutes until smooth, then divide into six portions.
  6. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten to your desired thickness.
  7. Cut each rolled disk into quarters.
  8. Heat a frying pan with olive oil and butter, then fry the cut pieces for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  9. Transfer cooked bread to a baking dish, cover with foil, and keep warm in a low oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze individual pieces for up to three months. Reheat from frozen in the oven wrapped in foil at 180°C (350°F) for about 10-15 minutes.

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