13" Pullman Potato Bread

This 13-inch Pullman Potato Bread makes a soft, fluffy loaf that is perfect for sandwiches and toast! Made in a stand mixer, this homemade potato bread is simple to make and bakes up beautifully in a Pullman loaf pan. The potato helps give this bread a wonderfully soft texture while the Pullman pan creates a beautiful, even loaf with perfectly shaped slices. If you love homemade sandwich bread, this is one you’ll want to try! I’ll show you step-by-step how I make this delicious potato bread using a stand mixer and a 13x4x4 Pullman loaf pan.

Homemade Potato Bread in 13” Pullman Loaf Pan

Makes one 13-inch Pullman loaf

Ingredients:

·       7/8 cup lukewarm water (200 g)

·       3/4 cup lukewarm milk (175 g)

·       6 Tbsp melted butter (85 g)

·       2 1/2 Tbsp sugar (30 g)

·       2 1/2 tsp instant yeast (7 g)

·       4 1/2 cups bread flour (525 g)

·       2/3 cup instant potato flakes (50 g)

·       2 tsp salt (12 g)

Instructions:

1.  Add all ingredients, in the order listed, into the mixing bowl of a stand mixer. Mix until incorporated.

2.  Check the dough. If it’s sticking to the bottom of the bowl, add a little extra flour—just enough so it pulls away and forms a smooth ball. Be careful not to add too much flour, as this can make the loaf dense.

3.  Knead the dough for 8 minutes until it feels tacky but manageable. It should be elastic, stretchy, and slightly sticky to the touch.

4.  Place the dough in a lightly oiled or clean bowl and cover with a warm, damp tea towel. Let rise for 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, or until expanded.

5.  Punch down the dough and shape it into a rectangle roughly 13 inches long, about the length of your 13"x4"x4" Pullman loaf pan. Roll the dough tightly into a loaf shape.

6.  Place the loaf into your 13-inch Pullman pan, pressing the dough gently into the corners. Slide on the lid. (If using a pan that requires greasing, lightly oil or butter the pan to prevent sticking.)

7.  Let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes, or until it is 1–1½ inches from the top of the pan. Do not over-rise—if the dough rises too much, you may need to bake without the lid.

8.  Preheat the oven to 375°F (175°C) and bake the loaf for 35 minutes.

9.  Remove the bread from the pan immediately and brush the top with melted butter. Cover loosely with a tea towel and allow to cool slightly before slicing.

*You can also make this recipe without the lid on your pullman loaf pan! 

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