SWEET POTATO YEAST BREAD

Sweet Potato Yeast Bread image

Provided by Suzie_Q

Time 2h25m

Yield 2 loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 3/4 cups warm water
1 cup mashed sweet potato (without milk or butter)
1/2 cup butter, plus
1 tablespoon butter, softened and divided
1/2 cup honey
1 egg
2 teaspoons salt
3 cups whole wheat flour
3 1/4-3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 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.
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 an hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves and place into two greased 9"x5" loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown (cover loosely with foil if browns too quickly).
Remove from pans to wire racks.
Melt remaining butter, brush over warm bread. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.3, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 20.2, Sodium 233.1, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 6.7, Protein 4.5