Hearty Sweet Potato Braids

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1-1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes, room temperature
• 1 cup warm fat-free milk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon cold fat-free milk

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sweet potatoes, milk, oil, honey, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, thyme and 2 cups whole wheat flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining whole wheat flour to form a firm dough.
2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray; turn once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down; divide into six equal portions. Shape each into a 20-in. rope. Place three ropes on a
4. coated with cooking spray; braid. Pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining ropes. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 35 minutes.
5. Brush loaves with cold milk. Bake at 350u0b0 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

active dry yeast, warm water, mashed sweet potatoes, milk, canola oil, honey, flour, yellow cornmeal, salt, thyme, whole wheat flour, cold fatfree

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hearty-sweet-potato-braids/ (may not work)