Hearty Sweet Potato Braids Recipe

Name: Hearty Sweet Potato Braids
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1-1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes, room temperature; 1 cup warm fat-free milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/4 cup canola oil; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups whole wheat flour; 1 tablespoon cold fat-free milk

Servings: persons

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1-1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes, room temperature
1 cup warm fat-free milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons honey
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon cold fat-free milk

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sweet potatoes, milk, oil, honey, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, thyme and 2 cups whole wheat flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining whole wheat flour to form a firm dough.
2
Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray; turn once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down; divide into six equal portions. Shape each into a 20-in. rope. Place three ropes on a
4
coated with cooking spray; braid. Pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining ropes. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 35 minutes.
5
Brush loaves with cold milk. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1-1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes, room temperature, 1 cup warm fat-free milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), and more.

Yes, Hearty Sweet Potato Braids falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hearty Sweet Potato Braids

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