Sweet Potato Yeast Bread

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Makes

2 loaves (16 slices each)

Updated: Oct. 23, 2022
This is the most delicious bread a person can serve. Even sweet potato-haters love it. Don't expect any leftovers.

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 1-3/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (without added milk and butter)
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, softened, divided
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 3-1/4 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • CREAM CHEESE NUT SPREAD:
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup butter, honey, egg, salt and whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes.
  4. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown (cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly). Remove from pans to wire racks. Melt remaining butter; brush over warm bread. Cool.
  5. In a small bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in walnuts. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 225 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.