Sweetest Hobby

Sweet Potato Bread is one of the most charming recipes for anyone who loves homemade bread with a unique twist. This version is made extra special by adding sweet potato, which brings moisture and softness to the dough, leaving each slice slightly sweet and incredibly fluffy. It’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack and will surely win over everyone who tries it. Ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional ginger add a delightful flavor, making this bread irresistible. Try it and discover the joy of making homemade sweet potato bread!

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs
• 54g (about 2 ½ tablespoons) honey
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature (85g)
• 1 cup mashed sweet potato (213g)
• 2 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
• ¾ cup milk, at room temperature (170g)
• 5 cups (600g) all-purpose flour (plus 1/4 cup extra if needed for adjustment)
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)

Instructions: 

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, honey, salt, butter, mashed sweet potato, and milk. Mix until well blended.
2. Add the instant yeast, flour, ground cinnamon, and, if using, ground ginger and freshly grated nutmeg.
3. Knead the dough using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment (you can also knead by hand if preferred) until it is smooth and elastic. This may take several minutes.
4. If the dough remains sticky and does not form a ball, gradually add some of the extra 1/4 cup of flour until it comes together.
5. Once kneaded, place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm area until it has doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
6. After rising, gently deflate the dough and shape it according to your preference (e.g., loaves, rolls).
7. Place the shaped dough into a greased baking pan (I used one with a 25 cm diameter) or onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let it rise again until puffy, about 30 to 45 minutes.
8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
9. Bake your sweet potato bread in the preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your homemade sweet potato bread!

From my kitchen to yours,

Ana Raquel.