Sweet Potato Bread Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0); 7 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 1 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0), divided; 2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

2 packages dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0)
7 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0), divided
2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter, melted

1
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water in large mixing bowl, and set aside.
2
Combine flour, brown sugar, salt, and spices. Add 1/2 cup flour mixture to yeast mixture, stirring well. Gradually add an additional 1/2 cup flour mixture and 1/4 cup warm water to yeast mixture; stir well. Repeat procedure with warm water and 5 cups flour mixture, reserving remaining flour mixture. Stir in sweet potatoes and butter (dough will be sticky.)
3
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead, adding reserved 1 cup flour mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time. Knead for 10 to 15 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic.
4
Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover, and let rise in a warm place (85u00b0), free from drafts, for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
5
Punch dough down, and divide in half; shape each into a loaf. Place in two well-greased 9- x 5- x 3-inch loaf pans. Cover, and let rise in a warm place (85u00b0), free from drafts, for 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 425u00b0 for 30 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped.

940

kcal

Calories

Fat

189

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0), 7 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sweet Potato Bread

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