Sweet Potato Onion Bread Recipe

Elevate your Thanksgiving leftovers (or any sandwich!) with this surprisingly delicious Sweet Potato Onion Bread. This recipe features a secret ingredient that adds incredible depth of flavor. Soft, subtly sweet, and incredibly aromatic, this homemade bread is perfect for turkey sandwiches, but equally delightful with soups, cheeses, or enjoyed on its own. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 195 mins
Calories 1070.6 kcal
Protein 57g
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Ingredients for Sweet Potato Onion Bread

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How to Make Sweet Potato Onion Bread

  1. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium), 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  3. Add 1 cup warm water (105-115°F) and 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast to the sweet potato mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 large egg.
  5. Gradually add 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, and 1/2 cup rolled oats, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  6. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  7. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Remove from pan and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

53 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

8g

Carbs

70g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sweet Potato Onion Bread?

Sweet Potato Onion Bread takes about 225 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 195 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sweet Potato Onion Bread?

Sweet Potato Onion Bread has approximately 1070.6 calories per serving, with about 57 g protein, 70 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sweet Potato Onion Bread?

The key ingredients for Sweet Potato Onion Bread are Sweet Potato Baby Food, Water, Green Onion, Margarine, Bread Flour, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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