sweet potato pecan bread

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West, TN
Updated on Oct 17, 2015

I prefer to use 1/4 or less teaspoon of nutmeg just for my personal taste since this spice can be a bit strong. Sweet potatoes can be cooked a day or so ahead and stored in refrigerator. I use small potatoes and cook them in a pressure cooker (skins on). I find it faster than baking or peeling & boiling. Plus retains flavor better than if boiled. This is a fall favorite at our house and will make your house smell so good while baking.

prep time
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Bake
yield 10 - 12

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins

How To Make sweet potato pecan bread

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325. Grease loaf pan.
  • Step 2
    Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and spices in mixing bowl. Stir in sugar, eggs, oil, and milk and blend well.
  • Step 3
    Stir in mashed potatoes, pecans and raisins.
  • Step 4
    Pour batter in prepared pan.
  • Step 5
    Bake 1 hour & 10 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. May need to cover with foil after 30-40 minutes during baking to prevent over browning of the top.
  • Step 6
    Cool in pan for 15 minutes and finish on wire rake.

Discover More

Category: Sweet Breads
Keyword: #pecan
Keyword: #Fall
Keyword: #bread
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Potatoes

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