Homemade Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Bread Recipe

Indulge in the wholesome goodness of homemade whole wheat sweet potato bread. This recipe combines the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with the nuttiness of whole wheat flour, resulting in a moist and flavorful bread perfect for any time of the day. Whether you enjoy it as toast for breakfast or as a side for soup, this bread is sure to satisfy your cravings. Plus, it's a great way to sneak in some extra nutrients from sweet potatoes into your diet.

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 cup warm water
• Extra olive oil for brushing

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash the sweet potatoes and prick them with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until they are soft and tender.
3. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool. Once cooled, peel the skin and mash the flesh using a fork or potato masher. Set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, yeast, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the honey, olive oil, and warm water until well combined. Add the mashed sweet potatoes to the wet mixture and stir until evenly incorporated.
6. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring well after each addition. The dough will be slightly sticky.
7. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
8. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
9. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
10. Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a loaf by rolling it out into a rectangle and then tightly rolling it up from one short end to the other.
11. Place the loaf in a greased bread pan and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
12. Brush the top of the loaf with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
13. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
14. Slice and serve the delicious homemade whole wheat sweet potato bread with butter or your favorite spreads.

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