Candied Yam Sourdough
Candied Yam Sourdough

Candied Yam Sourdough

Prep: feed starter at a 1:10:10 ratio 12 hour before starting (depending on ambient temperature)

Baked Delights oval
PREP TIME6+ Hours
COOK TIME55 Minute
SERVES12-14 Full Slices, One Large Loaf
TOTAL8 Hours+

INGREDIENTS:

  • 100 grams active starter
  • 360 grams water
  • 500 grams bread flour
  • 10 grams salt
  • 125 grams pureed/mashed cooked sweet potato or yams
  • 5 grams garam masala
  • 5 grams cinnamon
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • 50 grams mini marshmallows
  • Handful of freshly picked thyme leaves

METHOD:

  1. Mix together the sourdough starter and water together until combined. Add the flour and the salt, mix into a shaggy dough and cover. Rest 30 minutes.
  2. Using your hand, pull the dough together into a rough ball shape. Pick up a large section and knead against the side of the bowl for 2-3 minutes to help the gluten develop. Cover and leave a further 30 minutes.
  3. Coil or stretch and folds: do 2-3 sets of these over 2 hours as the dough bulk ferments. Continue to proof until the dough has domed on top and has scattered bubbled across the surface.
  4. Mix the pureed sweet potatoes or yam with the spices.
  5. Tip dough onto a clean surface and gently stretch out into a rectangle.
  6. Spread â…” of the yam mixture over the dough them top with the thyme leaves and half the mini marshmallows. Fold up the bottom and top thirds to form a log. Add remaining yams and marshmallows.
  7. Roll the log into a tight batard shape and place into a seasoned wood pulp banneton. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  8. When ready to bake, preheat Krustic at 450F for 45-60 minutes. Tip dough onto a baking sling and score bread down the centre.Place in the base of the Krustic and top with the lid. Bake covered for 30 minutes. Remove lid and bake unti golden brown. Because of the marshmallows the crust caramelizes beautifully but if you like a softer crust, pace the Krustic on a baking tray before baking.
  9. Cool completely before slicing and serving at your next Thanksgiving gathering.

GALLERY:

NOTES:

  • If you prefer a slightly sweeter loaf, you can add 25 grams of sugar at the mixing stage. The mini marshmallows and spices give this a deep earthy flavor reminiscent of the traditional candied yams.
  • Using sweet potato gives this a beautiful orange-tinged colour, whereas using traditional yams will yield a more natural coloured crust.