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The Perfect Sweet Potato Bread

Sweet Potato Bread is a delightful twist on traditional quick bread. It offers a moist, tender crumb and a delicately spiced flavor perfect for fall. This recipe showcases sweet potatoes' natural sweetness and vibrant color, which add a unique taste and pack a nutritional punch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 2361 kcal

Equipment

  • 9"x 5" Loaf Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 to 2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 3/4 cup flour

Instructions
 

For Roasting the Sweet Potatoes:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes.
  • Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1-2 tablespoons of olive or vegetable oil in a large bowl until evenly coated.
  • Spread the oil-coated sweet potato cubes in a single layer on a lined baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
  • Allow the roasted sweet potatoes to cool slightly, then mash them until smooth. Measure out 1 cup of mashed sweet potatoes for your bread recipe.

For the Sweet Potato Bread:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and flour in a medium-sized bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs, mashed sweet potatoes, and vanilla using an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until combined. Be careful not to overmix, which will result in tough bread. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  • Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a knife or toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
  • Remove the sweet potato bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, slice the sweet potato bread and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1loafCalories: 2361kcalCarbohydrates: 347gProtein: 36gFat: 123gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 327mgSodium: 2626mgPotassium: 804mgFiber: 11gSugar: 157gVitamin A: 19344IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 13mg
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