Irish Potato Brown Bread Bread Machine

Experience the hearty, rustic flavors of Ireland with this Irish Potato Brown Bread, effortlessly prepared in a bread machine! This recipe combines the earthy richness of wholemeal flour with the subtle sweetness of molasses and sugar, creating a perfectly balanced loaf with a tender crumb and warm, nutty aroma. The addition of mashed potatoes ensures a delightfully soft texture, while a blend of brown and bread flour provides structure. Ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this hands-off recipe comes together with minimal prep time and lets your bread machine do all the hard work. Perfect as a base for your morning butter and jam or paired with soups and stews for a comforting dinner, this wholesome treat brings a taste of traditional Irish baking to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:190 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mashed potatoes (plain, unsalted)
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Molasses
• 2 tablespoons Butter (unsalted, softened)
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2.5 cups Brown flour (wholemeal flour)
• 1 cup Bread flour
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast

Directions

Step 1

Ensure your mashed potatoes are plain (no butter, milk, or seasonings added) and at room temperature.

Step 2

Measure the milk and warm it slightly until it is lukewarm, but not hot, about 100°F (38°C).

Step 3

Add the ingredients to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Typically, add the wet ingredients first: mashed potatoes, milk, molasses, and softened butter.

Step 4

Continue by adding the dry ingredients: salt, brown flour, bread flour, and sugar.

Step 5

Make a small well in the center of the dry mixture and add the instant yeast into the well, ensuring the yeast doesn’t come into contact with the salt or liquids before mixing.

Step 6

Set the bread machine to the whole wheat or basic bread setting, depending on your machine's options, and choose a medium crust color if available.

Step 7

Start the bread machine. Allow the machine to knead and bake the dough according to the selected program, usually about 3 hours.

Step 8

Once the cycle is complete and the bread is baked, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Step 9

Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 10

Serve slices of Irish Potato Brown Bread warm with butter or jam, or enjoy it alongside your favorite soups and stews.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(968.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2225.2

Total Fat 37.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 78.5mg	0%
Sodium 3671.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 424.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.5g	0%
Total Sugars 68.4g
Protein 68.9g	0%

Vitamin D 98.5IU	0%
Calcium 464.6mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 2918.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.5%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 73.5%