Tasty Sweet Potato Bread Recipe
This sweet potato bread recipe is easy and irresistibly soft with a subtle sweetness, perfect for breakfast or snacks. Enjoy the delightful flavor and homemade goodness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 30-45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 85-120 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- Approximately 140 g (5 oz) sweet potatoes
- Around 340 g (2 2/3 cups) all-purpose bread flour
- 85 g (3 oz) mashed sweet potato
- 7 g (1 teaspoon) salt
- 6 g (1 1/2 teaspoons) dry active yeast (or instant yeast)
- 30 g (2 tablespoons) granulated sugar
- 195 g (just over 3/4 cup) lukewarm milk
- 40 g (2 tablespoons) softened unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine yeast with lukewarm milk and granulated sugar. Allow to activate for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add mashed sweet potato, sweet potatoes, salt, softened unsalted butter, and gradually add all-purpose bread flour to the yeast mixture.
- Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, around 10 minutes.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 30-45 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Let the dough rise again for 25-30 minutes until it rises above the pan rim.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh sweet potatoes and warm milk for proper yeast activation
- You can add nuts or spices like cinnamon for extra flavor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 1200-1400 kcal
- Fat: 50-60 g
- Carbohydrates: 180-200 g
- Protein: 25-30 g
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