Potato Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup mashed potatoes
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

1. Add all ingredients in a bowl and mix well
2. Add the whole wheat flour a little at a time, kneading the mixture until it forms a stiff but pliable dough
3. Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, turning to coat; cover with plastic and set aside for 10 minutes
4. Preheat a nonstick griddle to medium heat
5. Divide the dough into lemon-sized portions and roll them out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness
6. Fry the breads using up to 1 teaspoon of oil for each side
7. Cook until brown spots have started to form on the bread and the dough is cooked through
8. Brush with melted butter and serve hot.

Source — Cooking in Old Creole Days

Prepared by Shaileshwari Malla

Louisiana Anthology

July 21, 2019