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Kaukau Bread

Cultural Context

Kaukau Bread originates from Papua New Guinea, where sweet potatoes (kaukau) are a staple food. Traditionally, this bread is made during celebrations and gatherings, showcasing the versatility of sweet potatoes in local cuisine. Today, Kaukau Bread has gained popularity beyond its origins, often enjoyed as a unique treat in various cultures.

Papua New GuineanPGother
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
6 cups plain flour
4 cups sweet potatoes
3 tablespoons dry yeast
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
water

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: pumpkin

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Pumpkin provides similar sweetness and moisture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: chia seeds

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

1

Pour 6 cups of plain flour into a baking dish or bowl.

2

Add 4 cups of sweet potatoes.

3

Add 3 tablespoons of dry yeast.

4

Add 3 tablespoons of sugar.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and mix well.

6

Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

7

Mix everything well and add water as needed to make a dough.

8

Shape the dough into rolls and place them on a baking pan.

9

Flatten the dough to shape into donuts.

10

Roll buns and scones into balls or any shape preferred.

11

Place the shaped dough in a homemade oven to bake.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking dishbowlbaking panhomemade oven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutennutsdairy

Also Known As

Sweet Potato BreadKaukau Loaf

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