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    Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Bread with Cranberries

    Nov 1, 2012 · Modified: Jan 1, 2022 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Bread with Cranberries - Andrea Meyers

    Yesterday the sun came out after Hurricane Sandy roared through. Some of our windows had steady leaks during the height of the storm, and some of our outdoor stuff got blown about, but otherwise we were very fortunate. Before the storm I went on a baking spree, something I always do so we will have supplies if the power goes out. We had this whole wheat sweet potato bread, sweet potato pie, and a few other things ready in case of an extended power outage. Michael and the boys ate slices of this hearty bread for breakfast and snacked on it later, a nice bit of comfort while the wind howled and the rain drove in sheets.

    Recipe Notes

    Mashed sweet potatoes and pumpkin puree can be used interchangeably in many recipes, which is the case here. I started with whole wheat pumpkin bread and swapped in sweet potatoes. The texture of the cooked sweet potato is crucial. Baked is too dry, boiled is too wet, but cooked in a small amount of liquid will steam the potato tender without waterlogging it.

    Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Bread with Cranberries - Andrea Meyers
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    Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Bread with Cranberries

    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 20 mins
    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: autumn, cranberries, dairy, eggs, quick breads, sweet potatoes, whole grains, winter
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 282kcal
    Author: Andrea

    Equipment

    • small bowl
    • 2-quart pot with lid
    • large mixing bowl
    • medium bowl
    • 9x5 metal loaf pan, coated with cooking spray

    Ingredients

    • 10 ounces sweet potato (peeled and cut into small chunks)
    • ¾ cup dried cranberries
    • 2 cups whole wheat flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
    • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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    Preparation

    • Preheat the oven to 350° F/175° C.
    • In the 2-quart pot, put the potato pieces in 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook until fork tender, about 10 more minutes. Drain and allow the potato to cool to room temperature. Mash well.
    • Meanwhile, in the small bowl soak the cranberries in hot water until they are plump and soft. In the medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
    • In the large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating and scraping down the sides between each. Beat in the vanilla and the mashed potato, then stir in the dry ingredients until evenly moist. Drain the cranberries and stir them in.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 50 to 60 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the bread. Turn the bread out onto the wire rack and allow to cool completely before slicing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 3644IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. kristy @ the wicked noodle says

      November 08, 2012 at 10:57 am

      What a great way to use sweet potatoes!

    2. Grace Cordova says

      November 09, 2012 at 12:01 am

      Thanks for the tip on the sweet potatoes. I love the bread!

    3. Chicago Jogger says

      November 24, 2014 at 7:26 am

      Good morning! I wanted to let you know I included this recipe in a cranberry roundup post on Chicago Jogger. You recently submitted this recipe. It looks delicious! Here is the link: http://www.chicagojogger.com/2014/11/cranberry-recipe-roundup-healthy.html

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