potato bread

Potato bread is a type of bread made from yeast-leavened dough that includes potato flour. Historically, it was made using a sourdough starter that utilized wild yeasts acting on a potato mash, which gave it a distinct flavor. Modern recipes often use a standard white bread formula with the addition of potato flour.1

Potato flour itself is made from potatoes that have been ground into a pulp and washed to remove fiber. Potatoes, native to the Andes, are a significant global food crop and are not only used in dishes but also processed into potato flour for baking and as a thickener. This flour contributes nutrients like vitamin C, protein, thiamin, and niacin to the diet.23