Pecan Sweet Potato Bread
Servings
8Serving size
1 sliceBread will keep for 72 – 96 hours in a plastic bag. Reheat gently. This will freeze fairly well if sealed tightly in a plastic bag. This recipe can be multiplied by two but must be cooked in separate loaf pans.
Ingredients
| 8 ounce Sweet potato (peeled and diced) |
| 1 large Egg yolk(s) |
| 1 Tbsp. Unsalted butter |
| 1/2 cup Z-Sweet / Stevia |
| 1 tsp. Vanilla extract |
| 1/2 cup, chopped Pecans |
| 3 large Egg white(s) |
| 1 1/4 cup Enriched all purpose white flour |
| 3/4 cup Whole wheat flour |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 2 tsp. Baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp. Baking soda |
| 1/2 tsp. Ground cinnamon |
| 2 Tbsp. Wheat germ |
| 1/4 cup Reduced fat buttermilk |
| 2 tsp. packed Light brown sugar |
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 1 1/2 quart glass Pyrex oblong loaf pan with foil (non-stick foil works best).
Whisk the egg yolk until smooth. Add the canola oil and whisk together until smooth. Add the Z-Sweet, mashed yams, and vanilla extract and whisk. Fold in the chopped pecans.
In separate bowl whisk the egg whites until they begin to be very frothy and white. Do not beat into stiff peaks (the egg whites should about triple in volume).
Place the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and wheat germ in a sifter and sift into the mixing bowl.
Gently fold the creamed mixture together with the flour mixture. Add buttermilk and fold until smooth. As soon as the mixture is well blended add the frothed egg whites and fold together until smooth.
Pour the batter into the lined Pyrex dish. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the top of the bread and place the loaf pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 50 minutes.
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
This is a denser bread that is subtly sweet. Unlike many baked goods it doesn’t have a dominant flavor but a subtle combination of the sweet potato, nuts and spice. Great toasted with a touch of jam or even a bit of light cream cheese.