Sweet Potato Bread
A delightful and nutritious bread made with sweet potatoes and warm spices, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked, mashed sweet potatoes Ensure they are well-cooked and thoroughly mashed.
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 pieces eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute half with whole wheat flour.
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) Add if desired for extra texture.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix well.
- Stir in the water and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- If using, fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Sweet Potato Bread can be served warm with butter, cream cheese, or as a sandwich base. Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.