Best 7 Peppery Sweet Potato Bread Recipes

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Craving a sweet and savory treat packed with flavor? Look no further than peppery sweet potato bread, a delectable fusion of sweet potatoes' natural sweetness and a peppery kick. This unique bread tantalizes your taste buds with a symphony of flavors and textures, creating an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you're looking for a special breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a side dish for a holiday feast, peppery sweet potato bread is sure to impress.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO BREAD I



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A Southern delight with a 'more-ish' taste. One bite and you want more! This bread freezes well.

Provided by Mary E. Crain

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 ¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅓ cup water
1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and oil; beat well. Add eggs and beat. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture alternately with water. Stir in sweet potatoes and chopped nuts.
  • Pour batter into greased 9x5 inch loaf pan (or 2 small loaf pans). Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 171.4 mg, Sugar 26.4 g

SWEET POTATO BREAD



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We raise and sell sweet potatoes on our farm in the lower part of Texas panhandle. Years ago, a customer shared his wife's sweet potato bread recipe with me. It's been a family favorite ever since. -Joan Helms, Quitaque, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine sugar, eggs, sweet potatoes and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg, allspice cinnamon, salt and baking soda; stir into potato mixture. Fold in nuts if desired. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until bread tests done. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET POTATO BREAD WITH PECANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/3 cups sugar
2/3 cups water
2/3 cup oil
4 eggs
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine sugar, water, oil, eggs, and sweet potatoes and mix thoroughly. Add dry ingredients and mix to combine. Add pecans and mix well. Divide between 2 greased loaf pans and bake for 50 minutes. Cool in pan to room temperature.

SWEET POTATO BREAD & PINEAPPLE BUTTER



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I hope you like my sweet potato bread recipe as much as I do. The combination of tangy pineapple with this spicy sweet loaf is delicious! -Diane Goss, Chester, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices) and 1 cup butter.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup water
BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, potatoes, oil and water. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine butter and pineapple. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SAVORY SWEET POTATO PAN BREAD



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Great bread idea! This sweet potato bread is baked using two types of Gold Medal® flour in less than an hour.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups uncooked shredded sweet potato (about 1/2 potato)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons instant minced onion
1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sesame seed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Grease bottom only of round pan, 9x1 1/2 inches, with shortening.
  • Mix sweet potato, sugar, oil and eggs in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients except sesame seed. Spread in pan. Sprinkle sesame seed over batter.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg

SWEET POTATO BREAD



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A lot of sweet potato bread recipies on Zaar seem to have a lot of butter and sugar in, but this version is the type you'd make a cheese sandwich with!

Provided by Kitzy

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

350 g sweet potatoes
500 g strong plain white flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 (1/4 ounce) sachet easy-blend dried yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
fresh ground black pepper
175 ml warm water

Steps:

  • Peel and dice the potatoes, then boil them for about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain, and then mash thoroughly. Leave to cool.
  • Sift the flour and salt into a bowl, then add the yeast, caraway seeds and black pepper.
  • Add the sweet potato and rub it in well.
  • Add enough water to make a soft dough, and knead until smooth and elastic.
  • Leave the dough in a warm place until doubled in size (1-2 hours).
  • Knock back the dough on a floured surface and knead again briefly. Place in a greased loaf tin and leave to rise again for another 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/ gas mark 6 and bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes until the bread is risen, golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped underneath.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.8, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 347.2, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 4.3

SWEET POTATO SPOON BREAD



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Martha first tasted this delicious sweet-potato spoon bread at The Elms, a restaurant and tavern owned by Brendan and Cris Walsh in Ridgefield, Connecticut.This recipe, part of Martha's Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu 2007, was adapted from Martha Stewart Living, November 1997.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large sweet potatoes
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2 cups milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup light-brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup honey
4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake sweet potatoes until soft when pierced with a knife, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool. Peel, and discard skins.
  • Reduce heat to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine cornmeal, milk, butter, brown sugar, spices, salt, and 1 cup water. Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Butter a 2-quart baking dish. Working in batches if necessary, place cornmeal mixture, sweet potatoes, flour, honey, eggs, and cream in a food processor. Process until smooth; pour into dish. Bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Serve.

General Baking Recommendations:

  • Precise Measurements: Adhere to precise measurements for a consistent bake. Use standard-size (8x8x2-inch) square or (9x5x3-inch) loaf pans.
  • Fresh Ingredients: Employ fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure the best results. This includes using cold butter right out of the fridge.
  • Follow Instructions: Follow instructions diligently, paying attention to the order of ingredient addition and cooking time.
  • Substitutions: For gluten-free bread, try using alternative flours like almond or coconut. You can also replace refined sugar with healthier options like coconut or brown sugar.
  • Patience in Kneading: Kneading the bread is an essential part of gluten formation, which provides the bread with its structure and elasticity. Take your time with this step to ensure a smooth, supple texture.
  • Conclusion:

    Crafting delectable sweet treats at home is a gratifying experience that's often shared with loved ones. Baking allows for creative expression and the utilization of fresh, flavorful ingredients, resulting in mouthwatering creations. Embrace the art of pastry making as you explore various techniques and discover a new-found passion for this culinary realm. Our curated collection of exemplary bread, muffin, and cake concoctions will ignite your culinary spirit and inspire you to become a master baker. Bon appétit!

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