Recipes Grandma Cornish's Whole Wheat Potato Bread 4.2 (23) 22 Reviews 2 Photos 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.' Submitted by Sandra J Cornish Updated on August 4, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player Add Photo Servings: 48 Yield: 4 loaves Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 medium potato, peeled 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt ⅓ cup white sugar ⅓ 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 Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup warm water. 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. Make sure the milk mixture is warm, and add the yeast. Stir in 15 cups of whole wheat flour. 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. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 165 Calories 3g Fat 31g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved