Sweet Potato Focaccia Bread

Sweet Potato Bread is a versatile and delicious choice for various dishes. Its soft texture and flavorful profile can enhance sandwiches, soups, and salads or be enjoyed on its own. The subtle sweetness of the sweet potato makes every bite incredible.

This sweet potato focaccia bread recipe is a must-have addition to your Thanksgiving menu. Its warm, comforting flavors complement the traditional dishes served during this holiday. Plus, its versatility allows it to stand out as an appetizer, a side dish, or even as part of a Thanksgiving leftover sandwich. The touch of sweetness from the sweet potatoes can add an extra layer of taste to the meal, making it a delightful and memorable addition to your Thanksgiving spread.

In 2013, I received a lovely food gift from my friend Julie. She is a fantastic chef and a dedicated mother of two. She blogs over at Norr Table; she is a food extraordinaire.

Along with the focaccia bread, she also brought orange chicken with roasted veggies. The whole meal was superb, but the focaccia bread was the superstar. We have used it every Thanksgiving since, and it is always a hit with the company. We also serve it with other meals throughout the year. It is excellent for sandwiches, even for a breakfast sandwich.

What is focaccia bread?

Focaccia is a soft and fluffy Italian bread resembling pizza dough. It is seasoned with olive oil and herbs like rosemary and often garnished with toppings like olives, tomatoes, onions, or cheese.

Focaccia is a versatile bread seasoned with salt and topped with small indentations before baking. It can be served as an appetizer or side dish or used as a sandwich base. Adding sweet potatoes to the dough gives it a sweetness and vibrant color, enhancing its taste and visual appeal.

What is the difference between a red sweet potato and a white sweet potato?

Both types can be happily used interchangeably in many recipes, including this recipe for Sweet Potato Focaccia Bread! However, their different textures and flavors might make them better suited for specific dishes or culinary applications based on personal preference.

Exterior Appearance: Red sweet potatoes, also known as “Japanese” or “Okinawan” sweet potatoes, have a reddish/purplish skin. In contrast, white sweet potatoes have tan or beige skin.

Interior Color and Taste: Red sweet potatoes usually have vibrant, deep purple flesh, while white sweet potatoes have a more traditional yellow or cream-colored flesh. Red sweet potatoes tend to be slightly sweeter and moister compared to white sweet potatoes’ drier, milder taste.

Texture: Red sweet potatoes are softer and moister when cooked, while white sweet potatoes can be starchier and hold their shape better, making them ideal for dishes like fries or gratins.

Nutritional Content: Both red and white sweet potatoes are nutritious. They contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber, but their nutritional content may vary slightly. Red sweet potatoes have anthocyanins, antioxidants responsible for their red/purple color and may provide health benefits.

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Kids review: It was a winner once they took their first bite. It did take some encouragement to get them to try it because the rosemary freaked them out at first. After they tried it, they loved it!

Husband follow-up: He loves this bread. It is his favorite. If we take it somewhere to share, I have to guard it from him otherwise, he would eat the entire thing. (And I am not joking!)