Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (240g) mashed Japanese sweet potato
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) neutral-flavored oil
  • 1 tsp (5ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups (250g) whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ tsp (9g) miso paste
  • ½ cup (120ml) soy milk
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking powder
  • ½ tsp (3g) sea salt
  • 1 tbsp (15g) black sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp (15g) melted butter

Instructions:

  1. Combine the mashed sweet potato, oil, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl. Whisk until the mixture is velvety and free of lumps. Note: Lumps of potato will create uneven holes in the crumb
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the miso paste and soy milk.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the sweet potato base using a spatula. Mix until a soft, tacky dough forms. Note: Stop as soon as the flour disappears to avoid a tough loaf
  5. Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  6. Transfer the dough into the pan and smooth the top with a wet spatula.
  7. Brush the surface with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with black sesame seeds.
  8. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes until the crust is mahogany colored and a toothpick comes out clean.