Soft Purple Sweet Potato Buns
Delightfully unique and easy-to-make buns with a vibrant purple hue and soft texture, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 110 minutes
- Yield: 12 buns 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed purple sweet potato
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix them well to evenly distribute the yeast.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the mashed purple sweet potato, warm water, and olive oil to the dry ingredients.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the dough until smooth and elastic to develop gluten.
- Let It Rise: Cover the dough and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Buns: Punch down the risen dough gently and shape it into small buns.
- Second Rise: Let the buns rise again for another 30 minutes.
- Bake the Buns: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. Using fresh yeast is crucial for a good rise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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