sweet potato pecan bread

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Moose Jaw, SK
Updated on Feb 24, 2017

This will be especially nice if you happen to have leftover caramelized sweet potatoes to use. That is certainly not a must however and it will be enjoyed as written.

Rate
prep time 15 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake
yield makes 1 loaf ( potato baking time not included)

Ingredients

  • 1 medium (8oz/225g) sweet potato
  • 1 1/2 cups (225g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup (110g) brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (50g) chopped pecans

How To Make sweet potato pecan bread

  • Step 1
    Scrub and rinse sweet potato. Prick it all over with a fork. Roast in 350°F (180°C) oven for 45 to 50 minutes. Remove and let cool. Peel and mash well.
  • Step 2
    Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  • Step 3
    In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    In a large bowl, combine sugar, egg, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and sweet potatoes. Add dry mixture to sweet potato mixture. Stir until well combined. Fold in pecans.
  • Step 5
    Spoon batter into loaf pan. Bake in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 55 to 60 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove bread from pan and allow it to cool completely before slicing.

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