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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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This is the most delicious bread a person can serve. Even sweet potato-haters love it. Don't expect any leftovers. Ingredients:
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast |
1-3/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°) |
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (without added milk and butter) |
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, softened, divided |
1/2 cup honey |
1 egg |
2 teaspoons salt |
3 cups king arthur premium 100% whole wheat flour |
3-1/4 to 3-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
cream cheese nut spread: |
1 cup butter, softened |
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the 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.
2. 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 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes.
4. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown (cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly). Remove from pans to wire racks. Melt remaining butter; brush over warm bread. Cool.
5. In a small bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in walnuts. Serve with bread. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).
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