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Rewena Bread

A soft, slightly sweet bread made with mashed potatoes, perfect for any meal or as a delightful snack.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Course Bread, Snack
Cuisine Maori, New Zealand
Servings 8 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup warm water Ensure it's warm, not hot.
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 packet dry yeast Make sure your yeast is fresh.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Mix the mashed potatoes with the warm water and let it sit for a few hours.
  • Add the flour, sugar, salt, and dry yeast to the potato mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms.
  • Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  • Place the dough in a warm spot and let it rise for about 1 hour and 30 minutes until doubled in size.

Baking

  • Shape the dough into a loaf and place it on a baking tray.
  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown on top.

Notes

Serve warm with butter or your favorite spread. Store cooled bread wrapped for up to three days at room temperature, or freeze for up to a month.
Keyword homemade bread, Maori Cuisine, potato bread, Rewena Bread, Sourdough Bread