Purple Sweet Potato Chia Seeds Bread

The first quarter of the year will be gone in a matter of days (in fact just 1 more day before April arrives). Where did all the time go to? Can we slow down the clock? 

On a happier note, its Good Friday today, an extra day off this week. No work, no school (though the little boy had to go for extra math tuition today) and I had some free time. Hee.. Was in the mood for some kneading and so I decided to try out this recipe from My Mind Patch

Very glad to say that it was a success! 成功! Yay! Soft & fluffy! Not too sweet - suits my taste buds 😊 but for those with a sweet tooth, you may want to increase the amount of sugar.

Happy Easter long weekend! 

Purple Sweet Potato Chia Seed Bread

Panasonic Breadmaker - Menu 9 Bread Dough

(After 1 hour cycle)

Punch down and knead to remove excess air

Divide into 3 portions, rest for 10 mins

Divide into 12 portions of approx 45g each and shape into desired shape

Spray water on surface, cover and proof for 1 hour

After 1 hour proofing

Egg wash and bake for 13-15 mins

Golden brown freshly baked purple sweet potato chia seeds buns, ready to eat!

Purple Sweet Potato Chia Seeds Bread
(using Panasonic Breadmaker SD-P104)
* servings: 12 buns

Ingredients

• 140g cold fresh milk
• 25g beaten egg
• 30g sugar (can increase sugar if prefer sweeter bread)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 20g coconut oil 
• 100g steamed purple sweet potato paste
• 225g bread flour
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 3/4 tsp instant dry yeast

Method

1. Steam 1 medium size purple sweet potato until soft
2. Peel off skin, blend or mashed into paste
3. Add all ingredients into breadmaker
4. Select Menu 9 Bread Dough (full cycle takes about 1 hour to complete
5. Remove dough from bread pan
6. Punch down the dough to remove excess air
7. Divide into 3 portions, cover and let it rest for 10 mins
8. After 10 mins, divide further into 12 small dough of approx 45g each
9. Shape dough into desired shape
10. Spray some water on the bun, cover and proof for 1 hour
11. After 1 hour, apply egg wash 
12. Bake in preheated oven 180deg for 13-15 mins until golden brown

Alternatively, you can also bake a loaf!

Baking Time: 30-35 mins

Before proofing

After 1 hour proofing

Egg Wash before popping into oven

Tadaa! After 35mins in the oven

Freshly baked loaf!