SWEET POTATO LOAVES

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"My husband and I are missionaries in Brazil, where sweet potatoes are a staple food. I make this recipe often to share with the local people, and it is always a big hit," pens Joyce Randolph from her home base in Canton, Maine.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 mini loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold mashed sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt; add to creamed mixture just until blended (batter will be thick). Combine sweet potatoes and milk; stir into batter until blended. Fold in raisins., Transfer to two greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SR. Helal
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These loaves are a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.


Alkawthar Abdulsalam
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I've made these loaves with both white and wheat flour and they're always delicious.


Agron Dushaj
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These loaves are the perfect addition to a fall or winter brunch.


Naeem Zehen
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I love the addition of nuts and seeds in these loaves. They add a nice crunch and flavor.


Arabi kolade Favour
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These loaves are a great make-ahead breakfast or snack. I like to make a batch on the weekend and then I have them throughout the week.


Thomas Tsuro
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I've been making these loaves for years and they're always a hit. They're so moist and flavorful.


Ibrahim Mkasa
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These loaves are a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. I always have a few extra after Thanksgiving and Christmas.


Hima Aryal
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I made these loaves for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


MUSTAFA G
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My kids love these loaves! They're a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Jatoi Jan
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these loaves were to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I had no trouble following the recipe.


Carl Mayweather
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These loaves are the perfect healthy snack or breakfast. They're filling and satisfying, but they're not too heavy.


Allison Naivalu
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of nuts and seeds, and I've even added some grated carrots or zucchini. It's always delicious.


Michael Cantu
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I've made these loaves twice now and they've turned out great both times. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Ntuthuko Mfundisi
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These sweet potato loaves were a hit at my family's Thanksgiving dinner! They were moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making them again.