Southern Sweet Potato Bread with Pecans

Reminiscent of pumpkin, sweet potatoes have a more delicate taste. This spicy, sweet loaf is well packed with raisins and pecans.

• Calories: 314 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
• ½ cup golden raisins

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees C ). Grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.

Step 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.

Step 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.