Is this potato bread from Copenhagen time-consuming? Yes, but unattended for the most part. There are a few unusual aspects to this recipe that produces a batch of warm, buttery, flaky little breads. With the yogurt and slow-rising, they deliver a pleasing touch of sourness. And the way the dough is shaped, by making many folds, gives the breads an inviting flakiness. Though baking rounds is what the chef suggests, I also prepared it by forming about 15 small balls of dough, placing them next to one another in a buttered layer-cake pan and baking them until golden, without grilling first, to turn them into a batch of Parker House rolls.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories breads, project, side dish
Time P2DT2h
Yield 8 breads
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water to a depth of 1 inch, bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife. Drain potatoes and set aside to cool. When cool, peel potatoes and place in a zipper-close plastic bag with 1/2 tablespoon of the salt. Seal bag and shake to distribute the salt. Press down on the potatoes to crush them.
- Stir the yogurt in a bowl and stir in yeast. Set aside 5 minutes. Place potatoes in the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Add the yogurt mixture and remaining salt and process on low speed until just mixed. Gradually add 3 2/3 cups of the flour, or a little more as needed for the mixture to come together as a dough. It will be a little sticky. Knead by hand, adding more flour if necessary, to make a fairly smooth ball of dough. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature 3 to 4 hours.
- Refrigerate at least overnight and up to 2 days.
- To make breads, remove dough from refrigerator for 2 hours. Cover a baking sheet with parchment. Flour a work surface and turn ball of dough out onto it. Pull a golf-ball-size piece of the dough off and set it aside to refrigerate and use as starter for subsequent batches. Divide remaining dough in 8 portions. Form one portion into a disk. Stretch one side of the disk out and fold it back on top. Turn disk and repeat 9 times. With floured hands, form the disk into a ball, then flatten it back into a disk shape about 3 1/2 inches in diameter and about 1/2 inch thick. Place on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Breads can be cooked immediately or set aside for up to 2 hours.
- Heat a grill or stovetop grill pan on medium-high. Place disks of dough on grill or pan a minute or so, enough for a crust to form on the outside without coloring. Turn and repeat on the other side. Transfer rounds to the baking sheet. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Brush dough with melted butter on both sides.
- Bake rounds 5 minutes. Turn over, brush tops with more butter and continue baking 6 to 10 minutes more, until a knife slipped into the side comes out clean. Transfer breads to a rack to cool. To serve, warm breads 10 minutes in a 300-degree oven and wrap in a napkin.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 86, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 102 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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Biddut khan
[email protected]I love this potato bread! It's so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Samrat Gautam
[email protected]This potato bread is a great way to change up your usual bread routine. It's easy to make and it's a delicious addition to any meal.
Zaheer Cricket
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this potato bread recipe was so easy to follow. The bread turned out delicious and my family loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
ABDUL WAHAB HAMIM
[email protected]This potato bread is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. It's also a great bread for sandwiches and toast. I highly recommend it!
Timi Ikuomola
[email protected]I've been making this potato bread for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the way the potato gives the bread a moist and flavorful texture.
Keyari Thomas
[email protected]This potato bread is a great addition to any meal. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own. I highly recommend it!
Noluthando Thandokazi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of potato bread, but this recipe changed my mind. The bread is so light and airy, and the flavor is delicate. I will definitely be making this again.
Noah Parga
[email protected]I was looking for a potato bread recipe that was easy to make and this one fit the bill. The bread turned out great! It's moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly crispy.
Augustine samuel
[email protected]This is the best potato bread I've ever had. It's so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Kgothatso Boko
[email protected]I've made this potato bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the slightly sweet flavor of the bread and the crispy crust.
JTC Intl
[email protected]This potato bread is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. It's also a great bread for sandwiches and toast. I highly recommend it!
Obaid Sediqi
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I've never used potato in bread before, but I'm so glad I tried it. The bread is moist and flavorful, and the potato gives it a unique texture that I really enjoyed.
nalinia Gordon
[email protected]I've never made potato bread before, but this recipe made it so easy. The bread came out delicious and my whole family loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Rian Mileti
[email protected]This potato bread is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The bread is soft and fluffy with a slightly crispy crust. I will definitely be making this again.