Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Southern Sweet Potato Bread with Pecans

INGREDIENTS

* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1 cup white sugar
* 2 eggs, beaten
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil
* 2 tablespoons milk
* 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
* 1 cup chopped pecans
* 1/2 cup golden raisins

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees C ). Grease an 8×4 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg cinnamon, and sugar. Add the eggs, oil, and milk; mix until well blended. Finally, stir in the mashed sweet potatoes, pecans, and golden raisins. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
3. Bake for 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow bread to cool in the pan at least 15 minutes before removing. For best flavor, store overnight before serving.

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