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: 2/3 c. shortening; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 2/3 c. water; 3 1/3 c. all-purpose flour; 3 c. cooked and mashed sweet potato; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 3 c. sugar; 4 eggs; 1 c. chopped nuts (optional); 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Servings: persons

2/3 c. shortening
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. water
3 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
3 c. cooked and mashed sweet potato
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 tsp. baking powder

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Grease bottoms of 2 loaf pans (9 x 5 x 3-inch).
3
Mix shortening and sugar in large bowl.
4
Add eggs, sweet potato and water.
5
Blend in flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and vanilla.
6
Stir in nuts.
7
Pour into pans.
8
Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
9
Cool slightly.
10
Loosen sides of loaves from pans.
11
Remove from pans.
12
Cool completely before slicing.
13
To store, wrap and refrigerate no longer than 10 days.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 c. shortening, 2 tsp. baking soda, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, 2/3 c. water, 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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