Instant-Potato Bread (Bread Machine)

Beth Hensperger

• Ready In: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound loaf

• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2⁄3 cup buttermilk
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  dark honey
• 2 1⁄2 cups bread flour
• 1⁄3 cup  instant potato flakes
• 1  tablespoon gluten
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 1 3⁄4 teaspoons  raid rise  yeast (or 2 1/4 t. bread machine yeast)

Directions

1. Place all the ingredients in the pan according to the order in the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Set crust on medium and program for the Basic cycle; press Start.
3. The dough ball will be nicely formed and slightly sticky but stiff at the same time when tested.
4. It should feel a bit sticky, so take care not to add any more than an extra tablespoon of flour.
5. The potato flakes will soak up the extra moisture during the rises and will become smooth during the risings.
6. When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and place it on a rack.
7. Let cool to room temperature before slicing.