Golden-brown buns with a soft, fluffy interior, arranged on a wooden board with green chives scattered around. The buns have a dusting of flour on top, making them look rustic and homely. Half a bun is torn open to show the soft, pillowy texture inside.

American Potato Bread Buns

Name: American Potato Bread Buns
Prep time: 95 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: large potato, 1 boiled and mashed; all-purpose flour, 2 cups None; active dry yeast, 1 package None; water, 1/4 cup lukewarm; sugar, 1 tablespoon None; salt, 1 teaspoon None; olive oil, 2 tablespoons None

Category Brunch

Prep 95 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: August 04, 2025

Introducing our creatively delicious 'American Potato Bread Buns'. Made with real potatoes for a moist, soft texture and a unique flavor, they're an interesting addition to the traditional bread choices. These buns can be perfectly paired with any accompaniment of your choice with their savory taste resonating American cuisine.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large potato - 1 - boiled and mashed
All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Active dry yeast - 1 package
Water - 1/4 cup - lukewarm
Sugar - 1 tablespoon
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons

Preparation

Step 1 - 💧🥄🍚

Dissolve sugar in lukewarm water, add the yeast and let it rest for about 5 minutes until frothy.
Step 2 - 🥔🥣🧂

In a large bowl, mix the mashed potato, flour, and salt. Make a well in the middle.
Step 3 - 🥣🥄🍞

Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the well of the dry ingredients. Mix well to form a dough.
Step 4 - 👐🍞⏱

Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it's smooth and elastic.
Step 5 - 🍞☀️⏳

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour until it doubles in size.
Step 6 - 🔪🍞🥖

Divide the risen dough into 4 equal parts and roll into buns. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover and let them rise for 30 minutes.
Step 7 - 🔥🥖⏲

Preheat the oven to 375° F, bake the buns for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool on a wire rack before serving.

Additional

These buns are great for picnics and can be made ahead of time. They also freeze well, so you can make a bigger batch and store for later use. Kids can get involved in shaping the dough into buns - it's fun and easy! For a variation, try adding some grated cheese or herbs into the dough before baking.