SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO BREAD WITH PECANS

Southern Sweet Potato Bread with Pecans image

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

Provided by Tanja Miller

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees C ). Grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
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.
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 : Calories 313.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 149.5 mg, Sugar 22 g