SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO BREAD WITH PECANS

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A fragrant southern style quick bread. Perfect for the holidays.

Provided by Tanja Miller

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees C ). Grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg cinnamon, and sugar. Add the eggs, oil, and milk; mix until well blended. Finally, stir in the mashed sweet potatoes, pecans, and golden raisins. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow bread to cool in the pan at least 15 minutes before removing. For best flavor, store overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 149.5 mg, Sugar 22 g

A Aziz Parvez
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This bread is a delicious and easy way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Laxmi bhr
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I've made this bread several times, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand.


Mohamed Usman
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This bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It's also great for freezing.


Leroy Lewis
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potato bread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful.


Mohammed Mohsin
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. It's also a delicious and healthy snack.


Calvin Gardner
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I made this bread for my friends, and they all loved it. They couldn't believe it was made with sweet potatoes.


Arzoo Ghouri
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This is the best sweet potato bread I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again.


Rashi akter
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This bread is so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of pecans.


Priyosree Arradha
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Delish!


esebukwampahleni esebukwampahleni
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Wow! This bread is amazing! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Lover Sanzu
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The bread turned out a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Sabina Kafle
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This was my first time baking sweet potato bread, and it was surprisingly easy. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.


Bisso Barman
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I've made this bread several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so moist and flavorful.


Suhayp Mohameth Ali
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This bread was a hit at my family gathering! The combination of sweet potatoes, pecans, and warm spices made for a delicious and comforting treat.