How to make sweet potato flour, starch, sugar, bread and mock cocoanut

Name: How to make sweet potato flour, starch, sugar, bread and mock cocoanut
Author: George Washington Carver

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About This Book

The text offers step-by-step instructions for producing several types of sweet potato–based products—three flours made from raw, cooked, or pulped potatoes, plus starch and a syrupy sugar—accompanied by practical notes on drying, grinding, washing, and storage. It outlines culinary and commercial uses for each product and provides numerous household recipes and baking formulas for breads, biscuits, and other preparations, including a baker's method for larger batches. Emphasizing economical and inventive use of a common crop, the guide focuses on conserving wheat and expanding local food and industrial options.

About the Author

George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver was an American agricultural scientist and inventor, renowned for his contributions to sustainable farming and crop rotation. He is best known for his work with peanuts and sweet potatoes, which helped to improve the livelihoods of many farmers in the South. Carver advocated for the use of alternative crops to cotton, promoting the cultivation of sweet potatoes as a means to restore soil health. His notable work, "How to make sweet potato flour, starch, sugar, bread and mock cocoanut," showcases his innovative approaches to food production and processing. Carver's legacy extends beyond agriculture, as he also emphasized the importance of education and research in advancing agricultural practices.