Old Fashioned English Bread Recipe

Directions

In a large bowl, combine water, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons butter. Beat at medium speed for 5 minutes. Stir in flour mixture, baking powder, salt and butter. Sift together 1 cup of the potato starch and 1/2 cup water.

Divide bread into 4 equal pieces and form into loaf loaf. Place on prepared baking pan. Let rest until lukewarm.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 3 quart baking dish. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

In a medium bowl, stir together egg, 2 teaspoons rosemary, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 2 tablespoons water and 1/4 cup flour. Stir flour mixture into potato starch mixture until just blended. Return dough to pan and increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Bake 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into center comes out clean. Cool completely before icing with red food coloring. When completely cooled, store in refrigerator.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium non-stick baking sheet.

In a large bowl, toss together preserved potato tips and apple mixture. Spread on prepared baking sheet and cut into wedges.

In a medium bowl, mix red food coloring, 1 teaspoon of butter, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 cup raisins, and remaining 1 teaspoon of potato starch. Gently toss potato cubes with dressing until evenly coated.

Line baking sheet with foil. Place baking sheet in baking pan. Place baking sheet on oven rack. Fill baking sheet with hot water to cover. Bake 30 to 45 minutes or until set; turn and bake 18 minutes more. Cool 10 minutes before frosting with confectioners' icing.