The Indians introduced the colonists to many new food plants. Among them was the sweet potato, which became a popular ingredient in colonial cooking.
| 1 sweet potato | ¸ teaspoon baking soda |
| 1 stick butter, softened | 1 teaspoon cinnamon |
| 4 eggs | 1 small container plain yogurt |
| ¸ cup brown sugar | 2 cups cornmeal |
Prick the sweet potato in several places with a fork. Bake it at 350¡ f for about 45 minutes. When it has cooled, peel off the skin. Mash the potato into pulp with a potato masher or wooden spoon. Add butter and mix thoroughly. Beat eggs well in a small bowl. Add the sugar, baking soda, and cinnamon. Combine this with the potato mixture. Add the yogurt and cornmeal, stirring until smooth. Pour into a greased 9-by-9-inch baking pan and bake at 350¡f for 50 minutes. The bread should be golden brown and delicious.