Have you ever tried purple sweet potato sourdough bread? If not, you’re about to discover a true baking marvel. In this article, we’ll dive into the recipe for this incredible bread and teach you step-by-step how to prepare it in your own kitchen.
Ingredients for Purple Sweet Potato Sourdough Bread:
- 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- approx. 1/2 cup (100g) cooked and mashed purple sweet potato
- 1/3 cup (80g) active sourdough starter (fed)
- *approx. 3/4 cup to 1 cup (220ml) water (you may need less depending on the flour’s hydration)
- 1 tablespoon (15g) salt
How to Make Purple Sweet Potato Bread:
- Start by preparing the potatoes. Roast the raw potatoes (wrapped in aluminum foil) in a 350°F oven for about 30 minutes until tender. Then, remove the skin and mash the potatoes until smooth.
- Now for the dough preparation. First, perform an autolyse by mixing the flour and water. Cover and let it rest for 1 hour.
- Incorporate the sourdough starter and let it rest for another 30 minutes.
- Next, add the mashed potatoes, mixing well until fully incorporated into the dough.
- Let the dough rest for another 30 minutes. Then, perform 3 sets of stretch-and-folds and coil folds to develop the gluten and ensure even fermentation.
- After the last set of folds, let it rest for 2 to 4 hours (until it has doubled in size).
- After fermentation, shape the bread and let it proof again, either at room temperature or in the refrigerator overnight for a more intense flavor.
- Once the final proofing is done, preheat your oven to its maximum temperature.
- Place the loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and score the top diagonally using a razor blade or lame.
- Place a baking dish with boiling water at the bottom of the oven to create steam, which helps form a crispy crust.
- Bake with steam at the maximum temperature for 20 minutes.
- Then remove the water dish, lower the temperature to 350°F, and bake for another 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool, and enjoy!
Pro Tip:
Roast the potatoes instead of boiling them in water to maintain their vibrant color and avoid excess moisture in the dough.
Prep time and servings:
This potato bread takes about 18 hours to be ready, including rest and refrigerator proofing time. The recipe makes one large loaf, perfect for sharing or storing for later.
Did you know?
Purple sweet potatoes not only give this bread a vibrant hue but also add a unique flavor and a wonderfully soft crumb.
This purple sweet potato sourdough is a true baking masterpiece. Try this recipe in your kitchen and be amazed by the result!
Share this recipe with your friends and family—they’ll be enchanted by the flavor and beauty of this bread. Bon appétit!