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Southern Style Sweet Potato Bread Recipe

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Southern Sweet Potato Bread Julias Simply Southern
Southern Sweet Potato Bread Julias Simply Southern from juliassimplysouthern.com

Description

This southern style sweet potato bread recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavors of the south. The bread is moist and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness from the sweet potatoes. It's perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is about 20 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is about 1 hour.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another mixing bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, vegetable oil, eggs, water, and sugar.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Slice and serve.

Notes

This bread is best served warm with a pat of butter. It can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 1 loaf of bread, which serves about 8 people. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 320
  • Total fat: 14g
  • Saturated fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 47mg
  • Sodium: 247mg
  • Total carbohydrates: 46g
  • Dietary fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 26g
  • Protein: 4g

Recipes FAQ

Can I use canned sweet potatoes instead of fresh?

Yes, you can use canned sweet potatoes instead of fresh. Just make sure to drain them well before mashing them.

Can I add nuts to this recipe?

Yes, you can add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the batter for some added crunch.

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, you can make this recipe gluten-free by using a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to grease your loaf pan well so that the bread doesn't stick.
  • You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer to mix the ingredients if you prefer.
  • If you don't have ground cinnamon or nutmeg, you can use pumpkin pie spice instead.
  • You can use brown sugar instead of white sugar for a slightly different flavor.

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