How long can I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes, you can prepare the dough and refrigerate it overnight, then bake fresh the next day.

Are there substitutions for aji amarillo paste?

If unavailable, substitute with a combination of yellow bell pepper and a moderate hot chili paste.

Can I freeze the bread?

Yes, wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then freeze for up to 2 months.

Is this recipe gluten-free adaptable?

Use a gluten-free flour blend suitable for yeast breads to make a gluten-free version.

Peruvian Sweet Potato Bread with Aji Amarillo Dipping Sauce

Name: Peruvian Sweet Potato Bread with Aji Amarillo Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Sweet potatoes; Milk; Unsalted butter; Brown sugar; Salt; Active dry yeast; All-purpose flour; Ground cinnamon; Aji amarillo paste; Greek yogurt; Lime juice; Salt; Pepper

A flavorful pairing of sweet and spicy

This Peruvian-inspired sweet potato bread is complemented by a vibrant aji amarillo dipping sauce, perfect as a snack or a unique appetizer.

1 h 45 min
8
Intermediate

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Bread

Sweet potatoes

2 cups — boiled and mashed

Milk

1/2 cup — room temperature

Unsalted butter

1/4 cup — melted

Brown sugar

1/4 cup

Salt

1 tsp

Active dry yeast

1 packet (2 1/4 tsp)

All-purpose flour

3 1/2 cups

Ground cinnamon

1 tsp

Aji Amarillo Dipping Sauce

Aji amarillo paste

2 tbsp

Greek yogurt

1/2 cup

Lime juice

1 tbsp

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Preparation

Preparing the Sweet Potato Bread Dough

Combine wet ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, melted butter, and brown sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.

Ensure the milk is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.

Activate yeast

Sprinkle yeast over the mixture, let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.

Form the dough

Add mashed sweet potatoes, salt, and cinnamon to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in flour until a dough forms.

If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour until it is smooth and elastic.

Preparing the Aji Amarillo Dipping Sauce

Mix base ingredients

In a small bowl, mix aji amarillo paste with Greek yogurt.

Season

Stir in lime juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Chill

Refrigerate sauce until serving.

Cooking Process

Kneading the Dough

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

First Proving

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Proof at room temperature for about 1 hour.

Baking

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Shape dough into a loaf or rolls, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes.

Plating & Serving