Granny's White Bread

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"This is the only bread recipe I use! It's very basic and always great. I grew up on it, so I continue to make it in memory of my special Granny! Enjoy this with your kids or grandkids and make some memories! God bless!" — Tina Leany

Directions

Heat milk in a large saucepan over low heat until it bubbles; stir in butter or margarine, sugar and salt, then cool until lukewarm. Add warm water and potatoes and sprinkle in yeast until it dissolves. Then stir in 6 cups of the flour and mix all together. Add the remaining 4 to 5 cups of flour and mix. Let rest 15 minutes.
Turn dough out on a floured surface and knead softly until dough is elastic and smooth. Lightly oil a large mixing bowl; add dough and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise 1 hour or until dough has doubled in volume.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
Punch down dough and divide into 3 to 4 sections. Shape into loaves and let rise, covered, until volume is nearly doubled.
Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 13, 2003

I only needed 3 1/2Cups of flour after the first 6 cups. Also, I would only use 1TBS. of salt; otherwise, this is a nice dense bread with a good taste...

—MINA-CHRISTINA

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 08, 2006

This recipe took a lot of work (my arms are still throbbing) and I'm not sure it was worth it. The recipe was easy to follow and the bread was moist, but it didn't have much flavor. It was rather plain. I prefer a bread with a bit more taste. It did give me experience in bread making though.

—Courtney M.

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23 Ratings

Jul 13, 2003

I did not need as much flour as the recipe called for, however it was still delicous and fairly easy to make.

—ELBASCHERER

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Jul 13, 2003

Good bread recipe. I've made it several times. A basic for everyones recipe box.

—DEBRA K

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Jul 13, 2003

Good heavy potato bread. Nice crust

—Carrie

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Jul 13, 2003

We Love this bread recipe! It's the only white bread recipe we use! Thank you.

—CARRIEVT

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Dec 12, 2006

YUM!! This is a fanastic bread. I made a few days ago and we love ti. It makes great toast and I can't wait to use it for French Toast. I am just learning how to bake bread and this was an easy recipe to try. Thank your Granny, Tina!

—cookinme

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Mar 14, 2006

i love this bread. it's the perfect everyday bread... nothing crazy...nice and plain. my husband and i love it... so does everyone else who tries it.

—Sandra

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Nutrition

Calories
158 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
29.9 g
10%

Cholesterol
< 1 mg
< 1%

Fat
2.2 g
3%

Fiber
1.1 g
4%

Protein
4.1 g
8%

Sodium
283 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Granny's White Bread

Serving Size: 1/36 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 36
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 158
** Calories from Fat: 19

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 2.2g 3 %
** Saturated Fat 0.4g 2 %
** Cholesterol < 1mg < 1 %
** Sodium 283mg 11 %
** Potassium 71mg 2 %
** Total Carbohydrates 29.9g 10 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4 %
** Protein 4.1g 8 %
** Sugars 2.3g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C 2 %
** Calcium 2 %
** Iron 17 %
** Thiamin 30 %
** Niacin 24 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 41 %

* 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.