RAISIN SWEET POTATO BREAD

Raisin Sweet Potato Bread image

This is a tasty bread with a moist center and crunchy crust. My mother asked me to make it for her 90th birthday party. Everyone who sampled it asked for the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 cups self-rising flour
2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1-1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup raisins

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. In another large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, oil, eggs and vanilla; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins. , Transfer to two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.