I love cooking with sweet potatoes. They are this amazing root vegetable that is bright orange in color and just a little bit sweet, making them versatile in both sweet and savory recipes. Sweet potatoes are very similar to pumpkin, making them a great match for warm spices. Because they are sweeter and denser than pumpkin, sweet potatoes are the perfect choice for this bread recipe. Today we’re making a sweet potato bread that is on the sweet side, although not overly sweet. Plus, we’re adding warm fall spices and chopped nuts to make it a nutritious, comforting treat. I like to enjoy quick breads like this one, Banana Bread, or Zucchini Bread in the morning as a light and satisfying breakfast. A slice of this sweet potato bread would also be amazing in the afternoon with a cup of tea or coffee. My Thanksgiving and Christmas tables usually have some sort of sweet bread on the table too, and this sweet potato bread recipe certainly has a place there.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Key Ingredients in Sweet Potato Bread
Mashed Sweet Potato: You can get this in a few different ways. The shortcut way would be to buy canned sweet potato or yams, drain them and mash them up with a fork. Avoid buying yams with syrup or sugars added though. Sweet potatoes can also be found in the frozen food section. Fresh orange sweet potatoes can also be boiled, baked, or steamed and then mashed. You need 1 cup of mashed sweet potatoes for this recipe. Spices: Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and a bit of salt give the perfect amount of warm spiciness that this sweet potato bread needs. Flour and Baking Soda: These are the dry goods in this bread recipe. I’ve tested this bread with regular all purpose flour. Wheat flour can be used, but the bread will be even more dense. Sift the flour with the baking soda for best results, this will help you avoid any pockets of bitterness in your bread. Eggs and Oil: Two large eggs bind all of the ingredients together and the oil keeps the bread dense and delicious. Any type of light flavored oil will do. White and Brown Sugar: I love the flavor of brown sugar with sweet potatoes, it adds depth to the overall flavor of the bread, and helps with moisture. The half and half mix of these sugars in this recipe was determined after testing to give the perfect texture. Pecans: Roughly chop the pecans before adding them. You want to be able to see them in the finished product. Leave out the nuts if you don’t want them for any reason.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How to Make Sweet Potato Bread
Tips for Making this Sweet Potato Bread Recipe
Change up the Pan. This recipe can be made into muffins or mini loaves rather than the large loaf pan. Adjust the baking time, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of a muffin. The Batter Should Be Wet. The batter for this bread is wet and loose, almost runny. This is totally perfect. Don’t try to add more flour or anything else to firm it up, the firming will happen during baking. Sift Dry Ingredients. I find it easiest to measure all of my dry ingredients into a bowl over a fine mesh sieve. This allows me to sift all of them together and get any lumps out. Lower the Fat. Substitute applesauce for all or some of the oil in this recipe. It will be just as delicious!
How to Serve Sweet Potato Bread
Enjoy this bread for breakfast with a delicious cup of French Press Coffee! Add slices to lunchboxes along with their favorite sandwiches or salads. Try these Hummus Veggie Wraps for something different. While you’re planning for Thanksgiving Dinner, include sweet potato bread on your appetizer or dessert list. You are going to love making and eating this delicious sweet potato bread recipe! Make sure to pin it so you’ll have it for later. © Little Sunny Kitchen
