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You know when you taste a flavour combination so divine, you CRAVE it for days, weeks, months afterwards? That is how I feel about sweet potato bread and avocado.
SERIOUSLY.
It sounds like such a simple combination but let me tell you, it is a MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN.
The sweetness of the bread pairs perfectly with the creamy avocado. Add a dash of chilli sauce such as Sriracha or my Peruvian Aji Sauce and the flavours will do for your tastebuds what Laura Pergolizzi’s music does for your soul (just check out this track here and you’ll understand).
When I tried this flavour combination as a starter at the incredible Veda Restaurant in Lima, Peru, the bread rolls were lightly toasted with a layer of thinly sliced, perfectly ripe avocado on top and a side of creamy, spicy aji sauce in which to dip them… ohhhh boy.
Get out the bread flour. It’s time to change your life. Well the avocado on toast part of your life at least.
I have no doubt that you will LOVE this recipe – be sure to tag me on Instagram when you make it @aveganvisit 🙂
👋 Hi, I’m Tara!
I’m the recipe developer behind A Vegan Visit — usually found testing in the kitchen with flour on the floor and a tiny sous chef by my side. I’ve been creating vegan recipes for over 10 years. Read my full story here →
FAQs
Can I make sweet potato bread rolls without eggs?
Yes! This recipe is completely egg free. The mashed sweet potato acts as a natural binder and adds moisture to the dough, which means that no eggs are needed. The result is a soft, fluffy bread roll with a tender crumb and a beautifully golden crust.
What does sweet potato bread taste like?
Sweet potato bread has a subtly sweet, delicately earthy flavour that is quite different from regular white bread rolls. The sweetness is gentle rather than overwhelming. The texture is soft and fluffy with a light, tender crumb.
Sweet potato bread rolls pair beautifully with savoury toppings such as smashed avocado and chilli sauce, where the sweetness of the bread and the creaminess of the avocado complement each other perfectly.
Can I freeze sweet potato bread rolls?
Yes! These bread rolls freeze well. Allow them to cool completely after baking, then place them in a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. To defrost, leave them at room temperature for a couple of hours. They’re best eaten the day they’re baked or defrosted.
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The Written Recipe:
Peruvian Sweet Potato Bread (Soft and Fluffy)
Ingredients
- 300 g sweet potato (peeled and cut into cubes)
- 75 ml warm water (at 40°C/104°F)
- 7 g dried yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 300 g strong white bread flour
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Boil the sweet potato cubes in water for 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly.300 g sweet potato
- Mash the sweet potato and let it cool to room temperature.
- Mix the 75ml water, yeast and sugar together. The water should be around body temperature (i.e. if you touch it, it doesn’t feel hot or cold). Leave the mixture to froth for 10 minutes.
- Add the frothy yeast mixture and the cooled mashed potato to a large bowl and mix together.
- Add the flour and salt to a separate bowl and stir until combined.300 g strong white bread flour, 1 tsp salt
- Add the flour mixture to the sweet potato mixture, a little at a time and stir it in until fully combined into a dough.
- Knead your dough for 10 minutes until soft and smooth.
- Put the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it and leave it in a warm place to prove for one hour.
- Roll the dough out to around 2 cm thick. Cut out or shape 8 rolls and place them on a lightly floured tray.
- Cover the tray with a tea towel and leave in a warm place to prove for 30 minutes.
- Pre-heat the oven to 200°C fan (220°C conventional / 425°F / gas mark 7).
- Bake the rolls for around 15 minutes until golden on top and giving a hollow sound when you tap them on the base.
- Enjoy warm or lightly toasted with avocado and chilli sauce.
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Tara
Hi, I’m Tara. I share comforting vegan recipes with a healthy twist – nourishing, approachable and designed for real life. I’m so pleased you’re here!
