A flat, golden-brown artisanal loaf with a crackling crust subtly garnished with carom seeds. Cut into slices, it reveals a tender, bright orange interior, specked with melting cheese and green herbs. The bread sits against a clean white plate, next to a dipping sauce.

Sweet Potato Fusion Bread

Name: Sweet Potato Fusion Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: large sweet potato, 2 peeled and diced; whole wheat flour, 2 cups; turmeric powder, 1 tsp; garam masala, 2 tsp; Carom Seeds (Ajwain), 1 tsp; fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped; Parmesan Cheese, 1/2 cup shredded; active dry yeast, 1 package; warm water, 1 cup; sugar, 1 tbsp; olive oil, 2 tbsp; salt, to taste

Category Brunch

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 35 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: September 08, 2024

The magic of this recipe is in the fusion of global flavors with a local produce staple, Sweet Potato. Aiming to be not just nutritious but also aesthetically pleasing, this bread highlights the subtlety of sweet potato, while elevating it with the unexpected exhilaration of Indian spices and Italian cheese.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large sweet potato - 2 - peeled and diced
Whole wheat flour - 2 cups
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Garam masala - 2 tsp
Carom seeds (ajwain) - 1 tsp
Fresh rosemary - 1 tbsp - chopped
Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup - shredded
Active dry yeast - 1 package
Warm water - 1 cup
Sugar - 1 tbsp
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍠🚿⏲️

Place sweet potatoes in a steam basket over boiling water. Cover and steam until tender, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 2 - 🍠🔨⏸️

Mash the steamed sweet potato and set aside for the next step.
Step 3 - 🥣🧪💧

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.
Step 4 - 🍲🥔🧂🥄

Add the mashed sweet potato, flour, spices, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.
Step 5 - 🍞👐⏲️

Knead the mixture for about 10 minutes until it forms a soft dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
Step 6 - 🌡️🔥⏳

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) for the baking process.
Step 7 - 🧀🥬🤛

Punch down the dough and knead in the shredded Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh rosemary.
Step 8 - 🍞🌱✨

Form the dough into a flat, round loaf and sprinkle with carom seeds (ajwain).
Step 9 - 🥖🔥⏲️

Pop the bread into the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes until the bread turns golden brown.
Step 10 - 🥖😋🍵

Let the hot bread cool before serving with your favorite dip.

Additional

Kids can help knead the dough. Users can swap parmesan with their favourite cheese, adding a more meltable version towards the end. This bread is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven & makes for a hearty breakfast or a great dipping companion for soups.