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Grandma Cornish's Whole Wheat Potato Bread

By: SINGERSANDY  
"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.'"

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Original Recipe Yield 4 loaves
 

Ingredients

  • 1 medium potato, peeled
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 6 cups warm milk
  • 3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1/2 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 165 | Total Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 2mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2004 by SANDRAJCORNISH 
I submitted this recipe and have made improvements on the original. I now use 1/3 cup of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2003 by MUDDYBOOTS 
The texture of this bread is wonderful and very tasty. However, I would definately double the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2003 by MARTHA BLAIR 
I've been attempting to bake bread for the past 25 years with varying success. I've tried... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2003 by DINAHSOREMOM 
I can see why this is a family favorite! We love it. I needed much more flour and ended up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2003 by AMADEUS757 
This was good bread, just not what I wanted on the day that I made it. Be warned that you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2003 by BRENK719 
It's not fast; but this is an excellant recipe. If you bake more bread than you buy, it's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2003 by RTHEISEN 
What a pleasant surprise. I didn't know homemade 100% whole wheat bread could be so light and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2003 by HOPE MARTIN 
A surprisingly light bread for one that uses all wheat flour. The whole family loved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by CAROLE JONES 
I love wheat bread, but did not like this one at all. Granted, it was very moist from the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2003 by GOLDILOCKS 
I couldn't believe how light it was for whole wheat bread. The taste and texture was just... MORE

 
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