IRISH POTATO BREAD

3/4 cup mashed potato , cooled
(peeled, boiled,drained and mashed as is)

3/4 cup raw potato
(peeled, grated and squeezed of excess liquid)

1 egg
1 egg white
1/3 cup canola oil
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup grated extra sharp parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 1/4 cups self raising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

preheat oven to 190 c. lightly oil a 20 cm  (8 inch) cast iron pan or normal cake tin. I used cast iron.

place all the potatoes in a large bowl and stir to combine.

stir in the egg, egg white, cheese, garlic powder, milk and oil until well combined.

stir in the flour, baking powder and salt, working to a soft dough.

tip onto a lightly floured board and knead  till just smooth 6 - 7 times.  form into a ball and place in pan/tin.

using a sharp knife, cut a cross into the top of the dough.

cook for approx. 45 minutes or until golden on top

serve with butter.