Sweet Potato Bread
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Sweet Potato Bread
Description
Sweet Potato Bread combines cooked and mashed sweet potatoes with a blend of sugars, warm spices, and basic baking ingredients to create a loaf with a tender crumb and gentle sweetness. The inclusion of cinnamon and nutmeg adds aromatic layers that complement the natural earthiness of the sweet potato. The bread is prepared by mixing wet and dry ingredients separately, folding them together to maintain lightness, then baking until golden and fully set. The result is a loaf that slices nicely and has moist, flavorful crumbs, suitable for spreads or eating as is.
The texture is soft but holds together well due to the balance of flour and leavening from baking soda. The spices provide a comforting warmth without overpowering the sweet potato flavor.
This bread can be enjoyed sliced for breakfast or an afternoon treat, optionally toasted for a bit of crispness. It pairs well with butter, cream cheese, or jam. It's also a good option for those wanting to use sweet potatoes in a baked form without making a dessert or pie.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large egg
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup milk whole
- 1 cup sweet potato cooked and mashed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray, set aside.
- Add sugars and oil to a large bowl and beat well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture alternately with milk. Fold in sweet potatoes.
- Pour batter into greased loaf pan and bake for about 55-60 minutes, until golden and inserted toothpick comes out clean with moist crumbs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 1623IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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