Here is a recipe for a delicious pan-fried potato bread, perfect as a side dish or as a base for bruschetta or sandwiches:
Ingredients:
2 medium potatoes
300 g of 00 flour
1 teaspoon of dry brewer’s yeast
1 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Warm water (variable quantity)
Instructions:
Cook the potatoes:
Boil the potatoes in plenty of salted water until they are tender. Once cooked, drain and let them cool slightly.
Prepare the dough:
Peel the cooked potatoes and mash them with a fork or pass them through a potato masher until you obtain a smooth mixture.
In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with the flour, dry yeast and salt.
Gradually add the warm water, stirring constantly, until you obtain a soft and elastic dough. The amount of water may vary depending on the consistency of the potatoes and the flour used.
Work the dough:
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and work it vigorously for about 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Let the dough rise:
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Bake the potato bread:
Divide the risen dough into two parts and shape them into two flat, round rolls.
Heat a little olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the rolls in the pan for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through.
Serve:
Once cooked, transfer the potato rolls to a wire rack to cool slightly.
Slice the potato bread and serve warm as a side dish or as a base for bruschetta or sandwiches.
Tips:
You can enrich the potato bread by adding ingredients such as chopped fresh herbs, grated cheese or sesame seeds to the dough to vary the flavors.
If you want a crispier potato bread, bake it in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
With this recipe you can make a delicious, tasty and versatile potato bread directly in your pan! Enjoy!
