1 package dry yeast
1/4 cup lukewarm water
1/4 cup safflower oil
1 tsp thyme
1 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato
3 tbsp honey
1 cup soymilk
3 cup wholewheat flour
1 cup unbleached white flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 soymilk for brushing loaves
Directions
Combine yeast & water & let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in oil & thyme,
followed by potatoes, honey & soymilk. Stir gently till mixture is
smooth. In another bowl, combine flours, cornmeal & salt. Make a wel
in the centre & pour in wet mixture. Mix together, then knead on a
floured bowl for 10 minutes. Let rise, covered till doubled in bulk.
Punch down dough & divide into 6 pieces. Roll each piece into a long
coil with hands, about 1-inch in diameter. To make each loaf, braid
3 coil s & pinch ends together. Place on a floured baking sheet,
cover with damp cloth & let rise till doubled in bulk. Brush tops
with soymilk & bake in a preheated 350F for 40 to 50 minutes, till
tops are golden.
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Bread; Breads; Potato; Sweet Potato; Vegetable
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We hope you enjoy this Braided Sweet Potato Bread recipe.
