These purple sweet potato bread perfectly combine the fragrant sweetness of purple sweet potato with the soft texture of bread.
Each bite is filled with the rich aroma of purple sweet potato and the delightful scent of freshly baked bread, offering a satisfying and indulgent experience.
The purple sweet potato filling is homemade, but feel free to substitute with any filling of your choice. Here are some filling suggestions for you to consider:
Below is the detailed process for making these delicious buns.
Ingredients
- 200g bread flour
- 3g yeast
- 40g sugar
- 1 egg
- 80g milk
- 20g butter
- 150g purple sweet potato filling
- 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
- 5g white sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
In a clean bowl, combine 200g of bread flour, 3g of yeast, and 40g of sugar.
Crack 1 egg into the mixture and gradually pour in 80g of milk, stirring with chopsticks or a spatula until the flour begins to form a shaggy dough.
Once most of the flour has come together, add 20g of butter.
Knead the dough by hand, incorporating the butter into the flour mixture until you have a smooth dough.
This process requires some time and effort—stretch, fold, and press the dough to develop the gluten.
The dough should be smooth, elastic, and not sticky.
Continue kneading for about 20 minutes on a floured surface to further strengthen the gluten.
This will ensure a light and fluffy texture in the finished buns.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot to rise until it doubles in size.
The rising time will vary depending on the ambient temperature but should take around 1 to 1.5 hours at 25-30°C.
2. Shape the Buns
Once the dough has doubled in size, remove it from the plastic wrap and place it on a clean surface. Lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
Gently knead out any air bubbles and reshape the dough into a firm ball.
Divide the dough into 6 equal portions (or adjust the number of buns based on your desired size).
Roll each portion into a round disc using a rolling pin. Place a generous amount of purple sweet potato filling in the center (or any other preferred filling).
Fold the dough over the filling like you would with a dumpling, pinching the edges tightly to seal. Place the sealed side down on the work surface.
Gently flatten each bun with your hand to form a round shape.
Place the formed buns into a baking dish or on a baking tray, making sure to leave some space between each bun to allow for expansion during the second rise and baking.
3. Second Rise and Decoration
Cover the buns with a clean, damp cloth and let them rise again in a warm, humid environment until noticeably puffed up.
This step allows the buns to expand further and achieve a soft, airy texture.
If using an oven, place a bowl of hot water inside and put the buns in (without turning the oven on). The steam will create a warm, moist environment, perfect for rising.
Allow the buns to rise for about 30-40 minutes, depending on the temperature and humidity. Once the buns have visibly increased in size, remove them from the oven (if used for rising).
Brush the tops of the buns with the egg yolk mixture, ensuring even coverage.
Then, sprinkle white sesame seeds on top for extra flavor and decoration.
4. Baking
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes. This ensures the oven reaches a stable temperature, allowing the buns to bake evenly and develop a golden color.
Place the buns in the oven on the middle rack and bake at 180°C for 20 minutes.
Check the buns during baking—if they are browning too quickly, cover them with a layer of aluminum foil to prevent over-baking.
After 20 minutes, the buns should be golden brown on top. Insert a toothpick into the center of a bun; if it comes out clean (or with just a few crumbs), the buns are fully baked.
5. Serving
Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. The warm, freshly baked buns will fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of bread.
Once the buns have completely cooled, they’re ready to be enjoyed. These soft buns, filled with sweet purple sweet potato paste, are perfect for breakfast, a tea-time snack, or as a sweet treat anytime.
Serve them with a cup of milk, tea, or coffee for a delightful experience.
Enjoy making these buns and bring some homemade joy to your family and friends!
Purple Sweet Potato Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 200 g bread flour
- 3 g yeast
- 40 g sugar
- 1 egg
- 80 g milk
- 20 g butter
- 150 g purple sweet potato filling
- 1 egg yolk for egg wash
- 5 g white sesame seeds
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In a clean bowl, combine 200g of bread flour, 3g of yeast, and 40g of sugar.
- Crack 1 egg into the mixture and gradually pour in 80g of milk, stirring with chopsticks or a spatula until the flour begins to form a shaggy dough.
- Once most of the flour has come together, add 20g of butter.
- Knead the dough by hand, incorporating the butter into the flour mixture until you have a smooth dough.
- This process requires some time and effort—stretch, fold, and press the dough to develop the gluten.
- The dough should be smooth, elastic, and not sticky.
- Continue kneading for about 20 minutes on a floured surface to further strengthen the gluten.
- This will ensure a light and fluffy texture in the finished buns.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot to rise until it doubles in size.
- The rising time will vary depending on the ambient temperature but should take around 1 to 1.5 hours at 25-30°C.
Shape the Buns
- Once the dough has doubled in size, remove it from the plastic wrap and place it on a clean surface. Lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
- Gently knead out any air bubbles and reshape the dough into a firm ball.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions (or adjust the number of buns based on your desired size).
- Roll each portion into a round disc using a rolling pin. Place a generous amount of purple sweet potato filling in the center (or any other preferred filling).
- Fold the dough over the filling like you would with a dumpling, pinching the edges tightly to seal. Place the sealed side down on the work surface.
- Gently flatten each bun with your hand to form a round shape.
- Place the formed buns into a baking dish or on a baking tray, making sure to leave some space between each bun to allow for expansion during the second rise and baking.
Second Rise and Decoration
- Cover the buns with a clean, damp cloth and let them rise again in a warm, humid environment until noticeably puffed up.
- This step allows the buns to expand further and achieve a soft, airy texture.
- If using an oven, place a bowl of hot water inside and put the buns in (without turning the oven on). The steam will create a warm, moist environment, perfect for rising.
- Allow the buns to rise for about 30-40 minutes, depending on the temperature and humidity. Once the buns have visibly increased in size, remove them from the oven (if used for rising).
- Brush the tops of the buns with the egg yolk mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Then, sprinkle white sesame seeds on top for extra flavor and decoration.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes. This ensures the oven reaches a stable temperature, allowing the buns to bake evenly and develop a golden color.
- Place the buns in the oven on the middle rack and bake at 180°C for 20 minutes.
- Check the buns during baking—if they are browning too quickly, cover them with a layer of aluminum foil to prevent over-baking.
- After 20 minutes, the buns should be golden brown on top. Insert a toothpick into the center of a bun; if it comes out clean (or with just a few crumbs), the buns are fully baked.
