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Tasty Sweet Potato Bread Recipe fresh loaf on white cloth with clear glass of water
Thomas Baker

Tasty Sweet Potato Bread Recipe: Easy and Irresistible

This tasty sweet potato bread recipe combines soft mashed sweet potatoes with bread flour and a touch of sweetness for a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 1300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 140 g (5 oz) sweet potatoes
  • 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

Method
 

  1. Peel and boil the sweet potatoes until tender, then mash and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine bread flour, salt, sugar, and dry active yeast.
  3. Add lukewarm milk, mashed sweet potato, and softened butter to the dry ingredients.
  4. Mix well to form a soft dough, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  7. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf; place it into a greased bread pan.
  8. Cover and let it rise again for 20-25 minutes.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  10. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg. Store bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.