Sweet Potato Bread

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, oil, eggs and vanilla extract until well blended.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and brown sugar. Stir into the sweet potato mixture until just blended.
4. Fold in the walnuts, if desired.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
7. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Sweet potatoes are a nutritious vegetable and a great source of vitamins and minerals.
• Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber which helps to keep you full longer.
• This sweet potato bread freezes well, so you can make extra and freeze for later.