Heavenly Sweet Potato Pull-Apart Bread
This delightful Sweet Potato Pull-Apart Bread is not only a Thanksgiving favorite but also a perfect accompaniment to any festive feast. The warm, inviting aroma that fills your kitchen while it bakes will make it a cherished addition to your meal. The bread's naturally sweet flavor from the mashed sweet potatoes, combined with the richness of butter and hints of brown sugar, creates a wonderfully soft, slightly sweet loaf that's both comforting and delicious. Topped with miniature marshmallows that melt into the warm bread, this loaf is sure to impress your family and friends, making it an unforgettable treat for any occasion, especially alongside pork or ham.
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
milk
1/2 cup (warm)
milk
2 tablespoons (warm)
egg
1 (lightly beaten)
butter
4 1/2 teaspoons (room temperature)
canned sweet potatoes
1/2 cup (drained and mashed)
brown sugar
2 tablespoons
miniature marshmallows
1/3 cup
salt
1 1/2 teaspoons
bread flour
3 cups
active dry yeast
2 1/4 teaspoons
Instructions
1
In your bread machine pan, add the ingredients in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Typically, this will mean starting with the liquids first, followed by the dry ingredients, with the yeast last.
2
Select the basic bread setting on your machine and choose the desired crust color and loaf size, if options are available.
3
For optimal texture, consider using the dough cycle. Once the dough is ready, carefully remove it from the bread machine and shape it into a ball.
4
Grease a loaf pan with non-stick spray or butter, then place the shaped dough inside. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow it to rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes; a great trick is to place the pan on top of a warm stove.
5
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Once the dough has risen sufficiently, bake it for approximately 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top. To check for doneness, tap gently on the loaf; it should sound hollow. Alternatively, an instant-read thermometer should read between 180°F to 190°F (82°C to 88°C).
6
Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm with a generous spread of butter.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heavenly Sweet Potato Pull-Apart Bread?
It is a delightful, soft, and slightly sweet yeast bread made with mashed sweet potatoes and topped with miniature marshmallows, often served during Thanksgiving or festive feasts.
What does this bread taste like?
The bread features a naturally sweet flavor from mashed sweet potatoes combined with the richness of butter and hints of brown sugar, finished with melted marshmallows.
Is this bread suitable for holidays?
Yes, it is considered a Thanksgiving favorite and a perfect accompaniment to any festive holiday meal.
What main courses pair well with Sweet Potato Pull-Apart Bread?
This bread is an unforgettable treat especially when served alongside pork or ham.
Can I use a bread machine for this recipe?
Yes, the recipe instructions are designed for a bread machine, using either the basic bread setting or the dough cycle.
In what order should I add ingredients to my bread machine?
You should add ingredients in the order recommended by your manufacturer, which typically means liquids first, followed by dry ingredients, and yeast last.
What is the recommended setting for the bread machine?
You can select the basic bread setting or use the dough cycle if you plan to shape and bake it in a conventional oven.
How do I achieve the best texture for this bread?
For optimal texture, consider using the dough cycle in your bread machine, then removing the dough to shape it and bake it in a loaf pan.
How should the dough be shaped after the dough cycle?
Once the dough is ready, carefully remove it from the bread machine and shape it into a ball before placing it in a loaf pan.
How do I prepare the loaf pan for baking?
Grease the loaf pan thoroughly with non-stick spray or butter before placing the shaped dough inside.
How long should the dough rise in the pan?
Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel and allow the dough to rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
What is a good trick for helping the dough rise?
A great trick is to place the loaf pan on top of a warm stove to provide the gentle heat needed for rising.
What temperature should the oven be for baking?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) before baking the bread.
How long does it take to bake the bread in the oven?
Bake the loaf for approximately 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
How can I tell if the bread is done baking?
Tap gently on the loaf; it should sound hollow. Alternatively, use an instant-read thermometer to check for an internal temperature between 180 and 190 degrees Fahrenheit.
What should I do after the bread is baked?
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving it warm with butter.
How much milk is required for this recipe?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup plus 2 extra tablespoons of warm milk.
Does the egg need any special preparation?
Yes, use one egg that has been lightly beaten.
What state should the butter be in?
The recipe calls for 4 1/2 teaspoons of butter at room temperature.
How do I prepare the sweet potatoes?
Use 1/2 cup of canned sweet potatoes that have been drained and mashed.
What kind of sugar is used in this recipe?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
How many marshmallows are needed for the topping?
The recipe requires 1/3 cup of miniature marshmallows.
What type of flour is best for this bread?
You should use 3 cups of bread flour to ensure the bread has the proper structure.
What type of yeast is used?
The recipe calls for 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast.
How much salt is in the dough?
The recipe includes 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
Is the milk added cold?
No, the milk should be warm to help activate the yeast.
Does this bread have a strong aroma?
Yes, it produces a warm, inviting aroma that fills the kitchen while it bakes.
Should the marshmallows be mixed into the dough?
The marshmallows are meant to be a topping that melts into the warm bread.
Is this a dense or soft bread?
It is a wonderfully soft loaf thanks to the mashed sweet potatoes and butter.
Can I serve this with butter?
Absolutely, it is highly recommended to enjoy it warm with a generous spread of butter.