Mild Sweet Potato Sesame Bread Packed with Sweet Potato
A mild snack made by mixing boiled sweet potatoes with glutinous rice flour and black sesame seeds, then baking in an air fryer.
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This snack is made by kneading boiled sweet potatoes with glutinous rice flour and black sesame seeds, then baking them in an air fryer. Baked without oil or butter, it has a clean taste with a wonderful contrast between the crispy outside and chewy sweet potato interior. It is also a great way to use up sweet potatoes that are not very sweet.
- Servings
- about 2–3 servingsOriginal: 21 pieces, 3 cm in diameter
- Cook time
- 20 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
- Boiled sweet potato3, 250 g (small size)
- Glutinous rice (or potato starch)5 tbsp
- Sugar1 1/2 tbsp
- Salt2 pinches
- Black sesame seeds1 1/2 tbsp
- You can use potato starch instead of glutinous rice flour.
- If your sweet potatoes are naturally very sweet, reduce the sugar to 1 tbsp; if they are mild, add 1 1/2 tbsp.
- Adjust the amount of flour slightly so the dough reaches an easy-to-shape consistency.
Steps
Prepare the ingredients
I peeled 3 small boiled sweet potatoes.
I prepared 5 tbsp of glutinous rice flour, but you can also use potato starch. Measure out a heaping 1 tbsp of black sesame seeds.
For seasoning, prepare two pinches of salt and 1 1/2 tbsp of sugar.
Season the sweet potatoes
If they are freshly boiled and still hot, mash them right away; if the sweet potatoes have cooled down or are cold, heat them in the microwave so they are warm.
Add the sugar and salt, mashing as you mix.
If the sweet potatoes are naturally very sweet, 1 tbsp of sugar is enough; if they are mild, 1 1/2 tbsp will give just the right sweetness.
Knead the dough
Add 5 tbsp of glutinous rice flour (or potato starch) and 1 tbsp of black sesame seeds, then knead with your hands.
Adjust the amount of flour as needed so the dough reaches a consistency that is easy to shape.
Shape and bake
I shaped them into round balls.
I made them a bit smaller than a ping-pong ball, and it yielded 21 pieces.
Now simply bake them in an air fryer at 180°C for about 15 minutes to 20 minutes.
Flip them halfway through and adjust the time as you bake so they brown evenly.
Finished
Packed with sweet potato flavor, this sweet potato sesame bread turned out even more delicious than expected.
Baked cleanly without any butter or oil, it feels like a snack you can eat plenty of without feeling guilty.
Ppunwife's tips
- If the sweet potatoes are cold or cooled down, warm them in the microwave before mashing.
- When baking in the air fryer, turn them over halfway through and adjust the cooking time so they brown evenly.
- You can also deep-fry them in oil and roll them in sugar like doughnuts, or add butter or cinnamon powder to the dough to suit your taste.
FAQ
Can I use a different flour instead of glutinous rice flour?
You can use potato starch instead of glutinous rice flour to make the dough.
How do I mash cold sweet potatoes?
If the sweet potatoes are cold or cooled down, it is much easier to mash them after warming them in the microwave.
Can I cook these another way instead of using an air fryer?
You can deep-fry them in oil and roll them in sugar to enjoy them doughnut-style.
