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Sweet Potato Bread
4.6 from 27 votes

Sweet Potato Bread

Light and airy with a rich, slightly sweet flavor, flavorful sweet potato bread has oatmeal and white whole wheat flour for added health.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 158 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Bread:
  • 1/2 cup milk warmed, or 1/3 cup milk and 3 Tablespoons fruit brandy
  • 2 Tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 package yeast 1 scant tablespoon
  • 2 T butter melted or oil
  • 2 cup white whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup oatmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour plus extra for kneading
  • 1 cup sweet potato pureed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For topping:
  • 1-2 teaspoons egg beaten with 1/2 teaspoon water
  • 1 Tablespoon oatmeal

Instructions

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  1. Mix milk and honey, then dissolve yeast in the mixture. Let sit until yeast begins to foam (a few minutes).
  2. Combine yeast mixture with remaining ingredients, mix to combine, then knead (by hand on a floured surface or in a mixer) until dough "pushes back" as you knead. Add additional flour as needed so that dough is not too sticky.
  3. Place dough in a bowl, cover with a damp dish towel and let sit in a warm place until doubled, about an hour.
  4. When dough has doubled, punch it down, then form into a loaf and place in a bread pan sprayed with non-stick spray. Let rise again until about 50% increased and starting to rise above pan.
  5. Brush top of bread with egg wash and sprinkle with oatmeal.
  6. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes, until loaaf sounds hollow when taapped. Keep an eye on the bread and be prepared to cover if the top gets too dark (likely).

Nutrition Information

Calories 158kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 124mg (5%) Potassium 102mg (2%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1649IU (33%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158

% Daily Value*

Calories 158kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 124mg 5%
Potassium 102mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1649IU 33%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.