Southern Sweet Potato Bread with Pecans

Southern Sweet Potato Bread with Pecans

by Marina Vazquez 2 years ago
4.7 (10)
313.6 kcal
38.7 g carbs
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Description

A fragrant southern style quick bread. Perfect for the holidays.

Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup golden raisins
Directions
  1. 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees C ). Grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  2. 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. 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.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 1 loaf
calories: 313.6 kcal
carbohydrates: 38.7 g
protein: 4.1 g
saturated fat: 2.1 g
cholesterol: 31.2 mg
sodium: 149.5 mg
fiber: 2.2 g
sugar: 22 g