Djs Potato Onion Bread Recipes

GREYSTON'S POTATO ONION BREAD

Steps:

• Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and then add the honey, milk powder, salt, oil, potatoes and onion, stirring well. Gradually stir in 1 1/2 cups of flour.
• Add 2 more cups of the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough is stiff. Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead in enough flour until the dough is no longer sticky.
• Continue kneading for about 15 minutes and then place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise until dough is doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove dough from bowl, punch it down and shape into a ball. Return to bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 40 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Punch down the dough again and turn onto a lightly floured board . Divide the dough in half and knead one piece, adding about 1/4 cup or more of flour to make the dough stiff enough to hold a round shape.
• Form a ball and then fold the dough inward while rotating it against the board to form a mushroom cap. Repeat this rotation 10 times. Lay the ball of dough on its side and roll and press the dough against the board about 10 times, continuing to keep the round shape. Repeat with the other ball.
• Place both balls on a buttered baking sheet and let them rise in a warm place, lightly covered with plastic wrap, for about 25 minutes. Brush the loaves with egg wash and make 2 quarter-inch-deep slashes to form a cross in each.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the loaves are golden and produce a hollow sound when tapped on the bottom. Cool at least 1 hour before slicing.

FARMHOUSE POTATO BREAD

Steps:

• Peel and boil about 6 small potatoes in salted water in a small saucepan. In the meantime, measure the milk, margarine, sugar and salt together. When the potatoes have cooked through, drain them and mash in the milk mixture. Transfer into a food processor and pulse until smooth. By now, the mixture should have cooled to about 110 degrees. Sprinkle in the yeast and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Place the flour in the bowl of a stand mixer and attach the dough hook. Pour in the potato mixture and run the mixer for 10 minutes. Coat the dough ball with half of the olive oil and roll it around in the bowl. Cover the bowl with a moist cloth and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until doubled.
• Using a floured surface, knead the dough about a dozen times; coat it with the remaining olive oil and return it to the bowl. Cover with the moist cloth and let it rise again in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until doubled.
• Use cooking spray to coat two loaf pans. Punch the dough down, form it into two separate loaves and set it into the pans. Cover it and let it rise one final time in the warm place for about 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Mix the honey and water together and brush it over the surface of the loaves. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until a rich golden brown, and hollow sounding when tapped. Cool for 5 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely.

BRAIDED ONION-POTATO LOAF

Steps:

• Place potato and onion in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain; mash until potatoes are smooth (about 3/4 cup); set aside., In bread machine pan, place the milk, mashed potato, egg, butter, honey, cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, flour and yeast in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)., When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into thirds. Shape each into an 18-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. , Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Uncover; brush top with beaten egg. Sprinkle with additional cheese. Bake at 350° for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack.

UPSIDE-DOWN SOUR CREAM AND ONION POTATO BREAD

Steps:

• Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Put the potatoes in a large pot of unsalted water; bring to a simmer and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander, then return them to the pot over low heat, shaking until they are dry, about 1 minute. Rice or mash the potatoes using a food mill or potato masher.
• Peel the onion, cut off the ends and slice crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. (You should have 4 slices.) Lay the slices flat on a large plate and sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon of the sour cream and onion seasoning.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium low until it shimmers. Add the onion slices, seasoned-side up, and cook until the onions are fairly soft and the bottoms turn slightly golden-brown, about 6 minutes. Flip the onions and sprinkle each of the four exposed sides with another 1/2 teaspoon of the sour cream and onion seasoning. Remove the skillet from the heat.
• Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the sour cream and onion seasoning in a large bowl. Stir in the mashed potatoes, breaking up any clumps, until the potatoes are well-coated with flour.
• Whisk together the milk, sour cream and egg in a separate large bowl. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. The batter will be heavy and thick; do not overmix.
• Scrape the batter into the skillet over the onions and use a knife or spatula to smooth the top. Bake until the loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to unmold. If the onions stick to the pan, gently lift from the skillet and place back on top of the loaf. Sprinkle with the dried chives. Let cool another 20 minutes before serving.
• Whisk together the chives, buttermilk powder, onion powder, salt, nutritional yeast, garlic powder and sugar. Store extra mix in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Makes about 1/4 cup.

SWEET POTATO ONION BREAD

Steps:

• Ingredient amounts in parentheses are for 2 pound loaf size.
• Place ingredients in bread pan in the order the manufacturer recommends.
• Select Basic/White cycle.
• When bread is done baking, remove from pan and cool on wire rack.

DJ'S POTATO ONION BREAD

Steps:

• Boil potatoes until very tender.
• Drain and mash, (with skins) until very smooth. Let cool until lukewarm.
• Dissolve yeast in 2 cups warm water. Then add honey, milk powder, salt, oil, potatoes, onions, and Rotel. Stir well to mix. Then add 3 cups flour and stir well. Add remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until you have a stiff dough.
• On lightly floured surface knead in enough flour so that dough is no longer sticky. Knead well until elastic.
• Place dough in greased bowl and let rise until double in size. Then punch down and form 3 loaves. To make buns, form dough into 3" round buns.
• Place loaves in 3 greased loaf pans and let rise again until double. Then brush on egg wash.
• Bake in a pre-heated oven at 350°F for 50 minutes or until bottom of loaves sound hollow. Remove from pans. Let cool on racks.
• For buns, place on greased baking trays and let rise. Brush with egg wash. Bake buns for 30 minutes. Enjoy!