Baked Potato Bread

Loaded baked potato meets fresh bread, and honestly, they should have gotten together a long time ago.

This bread machine recipe folds potato flakes, sour cream, bacon bits, and chives right into the dough for a soft, rich loaf that smells like everything good about comfort food.

The dough runs dry, and the recipe warns you not to add water. Trust the process. The sour cream and potato flakes bring enough moisture as the machine works.

Slice it thick and eat it warm with butter, or use it for the most outrageous grilled cheese you’ve ever had.

Pro Tips

• Do not add extra water even though the dough looks dry. It hydrates as it kneads and the result is a tender crumb.
• Use real bacon bits, not the artificially flavored kind. The flavor difference is night and day.
• This bread makes incredible toast. The sour cream and potato flakes give it a golden, crispy exterior when toasted.