Even my 5 years old love this sweet potato bread!
A vibrant and wholesome treat made with smooth, naturally sweet purple sweet potato filling layered generously between soft and fluffy breads.
𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀;
Purple sweet potato
3 slice of bread (I used wholemeal bread)
Milk
1 egg
𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀:
- Steam the sliced sweet potato for 15 mins until soft.
- Add milk and mash them together (add milk along the way to desired consistency)
- Spread sweet potato on first slice of bread
- Add another piece of bread & spread another layer of sweet potato
- Add the 3rd piece aka the last piece
- crack 1 egg, add milk and beat them together
- Coat the bread evenly all over with the beaten egg.
- Heat oil/ butter in pan (if butter, until melted before you add the bread)
- Add the bread and pan fry about 3 mins until it’s golden brown and flip over to pan fry the another side.
- Once all sides is golden brown, remove from pan.
- Cut accordingly to desired size and it’s ready to serve!
If you're looking to elevate this purple sweet potato bread recipe, consider adding a layer of cheese between the bread slices for a delightful potato cheese bread twist. The creamy texture pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of the mashed purple sweet potato. When preparing the sweet potato mash, I found that adding a splash of milk not only improves the consistency but also adds a light creaminess that kids love. For a fun variation, you can try making this recipe with Japanese purple sweet potato, which tends to be sweeter and has a vibrant purple color that makes the bread even more visually appealing. This version is wonderful as a breakfast treat or as a colorful addition to your kids' lunchboxes. Using wholemeal bread gives the dish a wholesome touch, but you can experiment with different bread types to find what suits your family's taste best. When pan-frying, I recommend using butter instead of oil for a richer flavor and crispier texture. Just melt the butter first, then fry the bread until it’s golden on all sides. For those who want to try baking instead of pan-frying, pressing the layered bread in a sandwich press gives an excellent crispy texture without added oil. This sweet potato bread is also a fantastic base recipe if you want to explore rainbow-colored ketchup or add a hint of mild seasonings to complement the purple yam's flavor. Overall, this recipe is easy to adapt and offers a nutritious, delightful option that even young kids will eagerly ask for again and again.














