Grandma Cornish's Whole Wheat Potato Bread

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This is the recipe that my husband's grandmother made for her family, my mother-in-law made for hers, and I have inherited the fun of making this bread for mine. We particularly like this fresh out of the oven, and then eat it daily for breakfast. My father-in-law at 86 years old bragged about never having eaten a slice of 'store bought bread.'

Servings:
48
Yield:
4 loaves

Ingredients

  • 1 medium potato, peeled

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • cup white sugar

  • cup shortening

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 6 cups warm milk

  • 3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

  • ½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 15 cups whole wheat flour

Directions

  1. Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup warm water.

  2. Boil one medium peeled potato in 2 cups water with 1 teaspoon salt. Mash the potato in a medium bowl, while reserving the water. Combine the mashed potato, potato water, 1/3 cup of sugar, shortening or oil, 1 tablespoon salt, and milk in a large bowl.

  3. Make sure the milk mixture is warm, and add the yeast. Stir in 15 cups of whole wheat flour.

  4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 10 minutes. Place in greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover with a damp cloth, and allow to rise until doubled. Rising time will be about 1 1/2 hours. Punch down, and knead again for 3 minutes. Place back in bowl, and allow to rise again until doubled. The second rising period should be about 1 hour. Punch down. Form 4 loaves, and place into 9 x 5 inch greased bread pans. Let dough rise again for 30 - 60 minutes.

  5. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

165 Calories
3g Fat
31g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 165
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 209mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 220mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.