- 20 mins
- 45 mins
Ingredients
- Topping:
- 1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup warm 2% milk (70/80 degrees)
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbs. honey
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1-1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 pkg. (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- Additional grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
Step 1
1. Place potato and onion in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Mash until potates are smooth (about 3/4 cup); set aside.
2. Directions are for bread machine. Just knead in mixer. (In bread machine pan, place the milk, mashed potato, egg, butter, honey, cheese parsley, salt, pepper, flour and yeast in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 Tbsp, of water or flour if needed).
3. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into thirds. Shape each into an 18-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under.
4. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm plce until doubled, about 1 hour. Uncover; brush top with beaten egg. Sprinkle wtih additional cheese. Bake at 350 degrees 25-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack.