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Easy Sourdough Purple Sweet Potato Dessert Bread

This delicious purple sweet potato bread is a delightful twist on a classic treat, infused with warm spices that elevate its natural sweetness. The smooth, earthy flavor of purple sweet potatoes pairs beautifully with cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and rich maple syrup, creating a comforting loaf that's perfect for autumn or any time you're craving something both flavorful and unique!
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Keyword dessert bread, einkorn, einkorn sourdough, purple sweet potato
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 rubber spatula or wooden spoon
  • 1 standard loaf pan
  • 1 high speed blender
  • Parchment Paper
  • plastic wrap or plate for covering bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked and mashed purple sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup sourdough discard
  • 2 1/2 cups whole grain einkorn flour (or just 2 cups of regular whole wheat flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. The amount of flour will depend on if you are using regular wheat or einkorn flour, see the ingredients list for details.
  • Add purple mashed sweet potatoes, softened butter, maple syrup, milk, large egg, and spices to a high speed blender. Blend until it is a creamy consistency.
  • Add wet mixture in blender to dry ingredients in mixing bowl, and combine well with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until you have a thick batter or dough. '
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap or a plate and let dough rest at room temperature or if your home is colder, in a warm place (70-80 degrees Fahrenheit) to let ferment for 4-6 hours.
  • After 4-6 hours, the top of the dough will be somewhat oxidized and turn a darker color. Don't worry, simply mix this in to the rest of the dough, it doesn't taste bad.
  • Line a bread tin or glass loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Spread thick dough evenly in prepared pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place bread loaf pan in the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let bread cool for at least 30 minutes prior to slicing.
  • Enjoy with butter!