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Simple Irish Potato Bread

This quick skillet bread is made with mashed potatoes, offering a tender inside and a crisp outside, perfect for breakfast or as a cozy snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 wedges
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dough
  • 2 cups plain mashed potatoes (cooled) Use starchy potatoes like Russets for fluffiness.
  • 1.5-2 cups all-purpose flour Add flour gradually until a soft dough forms.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Helps enhance flavor.
  • 1-2 teaspoons butter or neutral oil (for cooking) Choose based on preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the cooled mashed potatoes in a mixing bowl and add the salt, stirring until evenly combined.
  2. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until the mixture holds together into a soft, slightly tacky dough.
  3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, form it into a round about 1 inch thick, then cut that round into 4 wedges.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or neutral oil.
  2. Add the wedges and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until each side is golden brown and the centers feel set.
  3. Serve the wedges warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 230mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For best results, use cooled mashed potatoes. If using leftover mashed potatoes that already contain butter or milk, start with the lower end of the flour range. Experiment with gluten-free flour for a different texture.

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