Best 2 Sweet Beet Bread Recipes

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Sweet beet bread is a delightful and nutritious treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack. It is made with grated beets, which give it a vibrant red color and a slightly sweet flavor. The bread is also typically made with flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and spices. This combination of ingredients creates a moist and flavorful bread that is sure to please everyone. Sweet beet bread is a great way to use up leftover beets, and it is also a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. There are many different recipes for sweet beet bread, so you can find one that suits your taste and dietary restrictions.

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SWEET BEET BREAD



Sweet Beet Bread image

I came up with this recipe as a way to use the fresh beets I get in my CSA box. It tastes just like zucchini bread to me, but it's a pretty pink color because of the beets.

Provided by CongoGirl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups flour (I use half whole wheat)
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 egg
1 cup raw beet, finely shredded
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup orange juice or 1/4 cup other fruit juice
1/4 cup applesauce
3/4 cup pecans or 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Grease a loaf pan (9 x 5 x 3 or 8 x 4 x 2) and set it aside.
  • Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl (except the nuts).
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg and add the beet, oil, orange juice, and applesauce.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry all at once and mix until they are just combined.
  • Fold in the chopped nuts.
  • Pour the mixture into a prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350 for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2531.6, Fat 120.7, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 2090.4, Carbohydrate 341.9, Fiber 19.2, Sugar 168.3, Protein 36.1

SWEET BEET BREAD



SWEET BEET BREAD image

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1⁄2 cups flour (I use half whole wheat)
3⁄4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 egg
1 cup raw beet, finely shredded
1⁄4 cup oil
1⁄4 cup orange juice or 1⁄4 cup other fruit juice
1⁄4 cup applesauce
3⁄4 cup pecans or 3⁄4 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Grease a loaf pan (9 x 5 x 3 or 8 x 4 x 2) and set it aside. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl (except the nuts). In a separate bowl, beat the egg and add the beet, oil, orange juice, and applesauce. Add the wet ingredients to the dry all at once and mix until they are just combined. Fold in the chopped nuts. Pour the mixture into a prepared loaf pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality beets. This will give your bread the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the beets. They should be tender but still have a little bite to them.
  • Grate the beets finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the bread.
  • Use a good quality bread flour. This will give your bread a light and fluffy texture.
  • Don't overmix the dough. This will make the bread tough.
  • Let the bread rise in a warm place. This will help it rise properly.
  • Bake the bread at a high temperature. This will give it a crispy crust.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing it. This will help it keep its shape.

Conclusion:

Sweet beet bread is a delicious and unique bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This recipe is a great place to start if you are new to baking with beets. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a loaf of sweet beet bread that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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