Naturally colored sourdough using freeze-dried purple sweet potato

Repost: I used some freeze-dried purple sweet potato powder instead of food coloring for this loaf. Was aiming for a deeper purple, but it came out this bright fuchsia instead — honestly not mad about it. The color held up nicely and I like it better.

Naturally Colored Purple Sourdough

• 500g bread flour
• 320g water
• 100g active sourdough starter
• 10g salt
• 1–2 tbsp NPG freeze-dried purple sweet potato powder

Mix flour, water, and sweet potato powder. Rest 30 min.

1. Add starter and salt. Mix and perform 3–4 stretch and folds over 2 hours.
2. Bulk ferment until doubled.
3. Shape, place in a banneton, and proof overnight in the fridge.
4. Bake at 450°F (230°C) in a Dutch oven — 20 min with lid, 20 without.