Lithuanian Potato Bread

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats while margarine is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative, while applesauce adds moisture at a lower cost.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Prepare sourdough starter a day in advance by mixing 140 grams of rye flour with 240-250 grams of water and the sourdough starter, then cover and let sit overnight.

Boil the potatoes until fork tender, then cool them down before proceeding.

Rice the cooled potatoes and add 140 milliliters of water to the mixture.

Add 280 grams of rye flour to the riced potatoes and mix until combined.

Place the dough into loaf pans to proof until bubbles form on the surface.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

Bake the loaves until they are darkened and bouncy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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