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Sweet potato flour consists of ground sweet potatoes. It is low in protein and a good source of resistant starch which is excellent for digestive health and blood sugar management. Because it is low in protein and high in starch, it is best used in batters and coatings, or as a thickener for sauces and gravies. Sweet potato flour has a slightly sweet taste that can blend well with many foods both sweet and savory.
It can be substituted up to ¼ - ⅓ of the total flour, with the lower amount used in foods with more structure, such as bread. Because the protein content is low, more xanthan gum is needed to provide structure, and less water may be needed in the recipe. Sweet potato flour can be used in unleavened baking as well as in yeast or chemically leavened baking, but more yeast or baking powder/baking soda may be needed.
It plays a vital role in developing food products, either as a raw material or as a food additive, such as thickener, stabilizer or texture enhancer.
The sweet flavor of sweet potato flour complements many cuisines, and the low protein content makes it more suitable for more tender baking applications such as cakes, muffins, pie crusts or some cookies. If some structure is needed such as with muffins, more xanthan gum may be needed. Sweet potato flour contains high amounts of starch and can be successfully used to thicken gravies and sauces. Sweet potato flour is a successful for batters and coatings and is especially useful in pancakes and quick breads and muffins such as banana bread.
It plays a vital role in developing food products, either as a raw material or as a food additive, such as thickener, stabilizer or texture enhancer.