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 envelopes (1/4-ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (about 110 degrees F); 1/4 cup sugar; Pinch of salt; Pinch of freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 small sweet potato, baked, peeled, and mashed; 3 1/4 cup flour plus 1 tablespoon; 1/4 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

2 envelopes (1/4-ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (about 110 degrees F)
1/4 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 small sweet potato, baked, peeled, and mashed
3 1/4 cup flour plus 1 tablespoon
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons butter

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a mixing bowl and baking sheet.
2
In a mixing bowl, whisk the yeast and water together, until the yeast dissolves.
3
Add in the sugar, salt, pepper, and butter.
4
Mix well and let rest for 15 minutes.
5
Stir in the eggs and sweet potatoes.
6
Mix the flour and raisins together.
7
Fold in the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, working with your hands until all the flour is incorporated.
8
Form the dough into a small ball and sprinkle the dough with the remaining tablespoon of flour.
9
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning the dough once to cover with the oil.
10
Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
11
Punch the dough down and roll into an oval loaf about 8 inches by 3 inches.
12
Place the loaf in the center of the prepared baking sheet.
13
Cover and let rise until double in size, about 45 minutes.
14
Bake the bread for about 40 minutes, or until golden.
15
Remove the bread from the oven and transfer to a wire baking sheet and let cool.
16
Slice the bread and serve with butter.

613

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 envelopes (1/4-ounce each) active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (about 110 degrees F), 1/4 cup sugar, Pinch of salt, 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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