Yeast Free Sweet Potato Mash
Creamy, buttery, and just a little herbaceous, this sweet potato mash is the kind of comfort food that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation. The natural sweetness of the potatoes pairs beautifully with fresh thyme, and a splash of apple cider vinegar adds a subtle brightness that keeps every bite from feeling too heavy. Because the whole dish is built around whole, simple ingredients — sweet potatoes, butter, milk, and fresh herbs — there's nothing hidden in here that could trip up someone avoiding yeast-containing additives. The technique of drying the potatoes over low heat before mashing is a small step that makes a big difference, pulling out excess moisture so the final texture is silky and smooth rather than watery. Warming the butter and milk together before folding them in keeps everything lush and cohesive from the first stir. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley if you have it on hand, and serve it straight from the pot while it's still steaming.
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4 servings
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 tsp salt, plus more for the cooking water
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup whole milk, warmed
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the sweet potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook until the sweet potatoes are completely tender and a fork slides through without resistance, about 15–18 minutes.
- 2
Drain the sweet potatoes through a colander, then return them to the empty pot. Set the pot over low heat for 1–2 minutes, shaking occasionally, until any surface moisture has evaporated and the potatoes look dry.
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