My Sister’s Sweet Potato Bread
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Description:
This delightful sweet potato bread recipe hails from my sister Barb, and it holds a special place in my heart as it’s the very first thing I ever baked for my husband when we were first getting to know each other. Legend has it, he devoured an entire loaf on his drive home from my place! Packed with the comforting flavors of sweet potatoes, warm spices, and crunchy walnuts, this bread is perfect for any occasion, from quick weekday treats to holiday gatherings like Thanksgiving.
Recipe Category: Quick Breads
Keywords: Breads, Yam/Sweet Potato, Potato, Fruit, Vegetable, Nuts, Potluck, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 2926.1
- Fat Content: 156.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 20.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 279mg
- Sodium Content: 1372.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 354.4g
- Fiber Content: 10.2g
- Sugar Content: 202.3g
- Protein Content: 37.9g
Yield: 2 Standard Loaves
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| White sugar | 2 cups |
| Eggs | 1 |
| Sweet potatoes | 3 cups |
| Vanilla extract | 2 tsp |
| Flour | 1 cup |
| Baking powder | 3 tsp |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/4 tsp |
| Cinnamon | 1/2 tsp |
| Ginger | 1/2 tsp |
| Ground cloves | 1/2 tsp |
| Walnuts | 1 cup |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius). Grease and flour two standard loaf pans.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the white sugar, eggs, mashed sweet potatoes, and vanilla extract. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and ground cloves. Ensure they are evenly mixed.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
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Fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans, dividing it equally between the two pans.
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Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 75 minutes, or until a thin knife inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and allow the sweet potato bread to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, slice the bread and serve it as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or butter, if desired.
Whether you’re enjoying a cozy evening at home or sharing it with loved ones at a potluck or holiday gathering, this sweet potato bread is sure to impress with its moist, flavorful crumb and irresistible aroma. So go ahead, slice yourself a generous piece and savor the warmth and comfort of homemade goodness!
