purple potato bread

How to Make Purple Sweet Potato Bread: A Complete Guide

Purple sweet potato bread, with its vibrant hue and natural sweetness, is a delightful treat. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to baking this soft, flavorful bread at home.

Ingredients:

- 300g bread flour

- 50g mashed purple sweet potato (cooled)

- 30g sugar

- 2g salt

- 3g instant yeast

- 1 egg

- 120ml milk

- 30g butter (softened)

Steps:

1. Prepare the dough: Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl. Add the egg, milk, and mashed purple sweet potato. Knead until a smooth dough forms, then incorporate the butter and knead for 10–15 minutes until elastic.

2. First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

3. Shape the dough: Punch down the risen dough, divide it into equal portions, and roll each into a ball. Place them in a baking tin.

4. Second rise: Cover and let the dough rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.

5. Bake: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush the tops with milk or egg wash for a glossy finish. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool before slicing.

Variations: Add chocolate chips, nuts, or a sweet potato glaze for extra flavor. Enjoy this healthy, visually stunning bread as a snack or breakfast!