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Cinnamon Sweet Potato Bread Recipe

Cinnamon Sweet Potato Bread Recipe
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This Cinnamon Sweet Potato Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread that combines the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with warm, aromatic spices like cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, it’s easy to prepare and offers a comforting, autumn-inspired treat that’s wonderfully tender and lightly sweetened.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Cook Potatoes: Use a fork to poke holes all over one large sweet potato (or two smaller ones). Place in the microwave and cook until the skin begins to wrinkle and the potato is easily pierced with a fork, about 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand at room temperature until easy to handle, approximately 10 minutes.
  2. Mash Potato: When cool enough to handle, remove the skins from the sweet potatoes and add the flesh to a mixing bowl. Add the melted butter and brown sugar, then mash together using a fork or hand mixer until well combined.
  3. Add Remaining Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract into the sweet potato mixture. Mix until smooth and fully blended.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift or add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and kosher salt to the wet mixture. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  5. Prepare Pan and Add Batter: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a loaf pan with baking spray and pour in the batter, spreading it evenly throughout the pan.
  6. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 38 to 42 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once done, remove it from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes.
  7. Cool Bread: Carefully transfer the bread onto a wire cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the sweet potatoes are fully cooked and soft for proper mashing and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added; overmixing can lead to a denser bread.
  • You can substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor, though this may slightly change the texture.
  • If you don’t have buttermilk, use regular milk with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar added and let it sit for 5 minutes before use.
  • Add nuts such as walnuts or pecans for extra texture and flavor if desired.

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Keywords: sweet potato bread, cinnamon bread, quick bread, fall recipes, pumpkin pie spice, homemade bread

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