Raisin Sweet Potato Bread Food

SWEET POTATO BREAD I

Steps:

• Combine sugar and oil; beat well. Add eggs and beat. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture alternately with water. Stir in sweet potatoes and chopped nuts.
• Pour batter into greased 9x5 inch loaf pan (or 2 small loaf pans). Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about one hour.

RAISIN SWEET POTATO BREAD

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.

SWEET POTATO WITH BRANDY AND RAISINS

Steps:

• Mix raisins and brandy in small bowl, let stand 20 minutes.
• Drain raisins.
• Layer sweet potatoes in 9 x9 x2 inch baking pan, top with raisins.
• Mix brown sugar, margarine, water and cinnamon in small saucepan, heat to boil.
• Pour over sweet potatoes.
• Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, basting with pan juices occasionally.

SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325ºF.
• Grease BOTTOM only of an 8½x4½x2½-inch loaf pan.
• Stir together flour and spices in mixing bowl.
• With a spoon, stir in sugar, eggs, oil and milk; blend well.
• Stir in sweet potatoes, pecans and raisins.
• Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool in pan 15 minutes.
• Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
• For easier slicing, wrap loaf and store overnight in a cool place.
• Bread mellows over time and will keep for several days.
• NOTE: If using all-purpose flour, sift 2 tsps baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt with the flour and spices.

SWEET POTATO NUT BREAD

Steps:

• In large bowl add flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon.
• In another large bowl, combine the pumpkin, sugar, milk and eggs.
• Add it to the dry ingredients, And add the butter and mix until well blended.
• Stir in pecans.
• Spread mixture in a loaf pan evenly.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 min's or until inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean.
• (9x5x3-in loafpan is what I would use).

SWEET POTATO-RAISIN MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mash sweet potatoes; stir in 1 1/4 cups sugar and butter until smooth. Add eggs; blend well and set aside.
• In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Add to sweet potato mixture, alternating with milk; stir just until moistened.
• Fold in raisins and walnuts.
• Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups 3/4 full. Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over top.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center tests done. Serve warm.

SWEET BREAD WITH RAISINS

Steps:

• Soften yeast in 1/2 cup warm water (add a little sugar to the water). Combine milk, 1/2 cup butter, and sugar in a large mixing bowl and cool to lukewarm. Stir in eggs, vanilla, salt, and the yeast. Gradually add flour, beating well after each addition. Cover and let rise in a warm place until light and doubled in bulk, about 1-1 1/2 hours. Beat down and let rise again until doubled, about 45 minutes.
• Turn batter onto a floured board and knead with your hands. Drain water from raisins and knead them into the dough. If dough is too thin, add a bit more flour. Divide batter into 2 well-greased 9x5x3-inch pans. Let rise in a warm place until light, about 45 minutes.
• Bake in 350 oven for 25-30 minutes or until a deep golden brown. When done, remove from oven and while still warm, brush with melted butter. Bread should be very light and sweet.

SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO BREAD WITH PECANS

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.