Zemiakový Posúch Syrový
Cheesy Potato Bread Cake
A savory and comforting baked dish featuring a soft yeast dough layered with a flavorful filling of mashed potatoes, cheese, and herbs. It's a versatile dish, often served as a side or a light meal.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Bread flour
- 300 ml Milk(lukewarm)
- 21 g Fresh yeast
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 5 tbsp Oil
- 50 g Butter(melted, for brushing)
- 3 large Potatoes(about 500g)
- 100 g Hard cheese(grated)
- 1 tsp Salt(for filling)
- 1 tsp Dried dill
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(ground)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
For the dough: Warm the milk slightly. Crumble the fresh yeast into a portion of the warm milk with sugar. Stir until dissolved, add a pinch of flour, cover, and let it activate in a warm place until it rises.
💡 Tip: Ensure the milk is not too hot, as it can kill the yeast. - 2
In a large bowl, combine the bread flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture, the remaining milk, and oil. Knead by hand or with a mixer until a smooth, medium-thick dough forms. It should not be sticky.
💡 Tip: Add flour gradually if the dough is too sticky. - 3
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until doubled in volume.
⏱️ 1 hour - 4
For the filling: Peel, dice, and boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and mash them thoroughly. Stir in the grated hard cheese, salt, dried dill, and ground black pepper. Mix well.
💡 Tip: Using a potato ricer will ensure a smoother mash. - 5
Grease a baking sheet (approx. 39x29 cm or 15x11 inches). Once the dough has risen, transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough in half. Roll out one half into a rectangle the size of the baking sheet. Carefully transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
💡 Tip: Use a rolling pin to help transfer the dough without tearing. - 6
Spread the potato and cheese filling evenly over the dough on the baking sheet, leaving a small border.
💡 Tip: Ensure the filling is spread to the edges for even flavor distribution. - 7
Roll out the second half of the dough to the same size as the first. Carefully place it over the filling. Pinch the edges of the top and bottom dough layers together to seal.
💡 Tip: Press firmly to ensure a good seal, preventing the filling from leaking. - 8
Brush the top of the pastry with melted butter. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
⏱️ 40 minutes💡 Tip: Bake until the top is golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. - 9
Let the cheesy potato bread cake cool slightly on the baking sheet before slicing and serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓The quality of the cheese will significantly impact the flavor; use a good-quality hard cheese.
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the potato filling.
- ✓This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add some chopped chives or parsley to the filling for extra freshness.
- Experiment with different types of grated cheese, such as cheddar or Gruyère.