Sweet Potato Bread Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes; 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 4 beaten eggs; 1 c. cooking oil; 3 c. sugar; 1 c. chopped pecans; 1/2 c. raisins

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
4 beaten eggs
1 c. cooking oil
3 c. sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. raisins

1
Peel and cube potatoes.
2
Cook, covered in boiling water until tender.
3
Drain; reserve 2/3 cup cooking water.
4
Mash potatoes. Set aside.
5
(You should have 2 cups.)
6
Combine flour, soda and spices in an extra-large mixing bowl.
7
Set aside.
8
Combine eggs, oil, sugar, sweet potatoes and reserved cooking water in another mixing bowl.
9
Stir into flour mixture until well combined.
10
Stir in pecans and raisins.
11
Divide mixture evenly among three greased 8 x 4 x 2-inch or 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2-inch pans.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes, 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, 2 tsp. baking soda, 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sweet Potato Bread

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