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Rustic Sweet Potato and Sage Artisan Loaf

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This Rustic Sweet Potato and Sage Artisan Loaf is a wholesome, flavorful bread with a golden crust and tender crumb. Made with mashed sweet potato, fresh sage, and no kneading, it’s the perfect homemade artisan loaf for soup nights, brunch, or gifting.

Ingredients

  • Water (room temperature)
  • Active dry yeast
  • Bread flour or all-purpose flour
  • Fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
  • Kosher salt or fine sea salt
  • Mashed sweet potato (cooled and smooth)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Stir yeast into water and let sit until foamy, about 10–15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and chopped sage.
  3. Add the mashed sweet potato and stir to incorporate.
  4. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
  5. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise at room temperature for 8–10 hours, until doubled and bubbly.
  6. Gently shape the dough into a round loaf. Place seam-side up in a floured proofing bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1–48 hours.
  7. Preheat Dutch oven at 450°F. Invert the dough onto parchment paper and score the top.
  8. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until deep golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

  • Canned sweet potato works—just drain excess liquid.
  • Use rosemary or thyme instead of sage.
  • Add roasted garlic, walnuts, or substitute some flour with whole wheat.
  • No Dutch oven? Use a baking stone or sheet with steam (bowl of water in oven).
  • Check for doneness with a thermometer: center should read 200–205°F.

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