Southern Sweet Potato Bread |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Creamy orange spread delightfully dresses this moist quick bread. -North Caroline Sweet Potato Commission Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
2 eggs, lightly beaten |
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes |
3 tablespoons milk |
1 teaspoon grated orange peel |
2 cups king arthur unbleached self-rising flour |
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 cup chopped pecans |
orange cream spread: |
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1 teaspoon orange juice |
1 teaspoon grated orange peel |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Add sweet potatoes, milk, and orange peel; mix well. Combine flour, allspice and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture. Mix just until combined. Fold in nuts. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bread tests done. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Cool completely.
2. In a bowl, combine spread ingredients; beat until smooth. Serve with bread. Yield: 1 loaf.
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