Description
Discover how to make delicious Sweet Potato Bread with this easy recipe. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes: The main ingredient providing natural sweetness and moisture. Use freshly cooked sweet potatoes or canned if short on time.
- All-Purpose Flour: The base ingredient that gives structure to the bread. You can substitute it with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- Baking Powder: Helps the bread rise and become fluffy. Ensure it’s fresh for optimal results.
- Cinnamon & Nutmeg: Spice up the flavor with these warm spices that complement the sweetness of the sweet potatoes.
- Eggs: Bind the ingredients and create a tender texture. Use flax eggs or another egg substitute for a vegan option.
- Brown Sugar: Add just the right amount of sweetness and moisture. You can use coconut sugar as a healthier alternative.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor profile of the bread.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use Fresh Sweet Potatoes: When using fresh sweet potatoes, make sure to steam or bake them until tender before mashing.
- Don’t Overmix: Mix until just combined to maintain a fluffy texture—overmixing can result in dense bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato, Bread, Bakery