This Sweet Potato and Sage Bread is a delightful addition to your Thanksgiving table. The combination of sweet potatoes and fresh sage creates a unique flavor profile that pairs beautifully with holiday meals.
The recipe is simple to follow and results in a moist, flavorful bread that can be enjoyed warm or toasted. It’s perfect for serving alongside turkey or as a base for festive sandwiches.
Delicious Sweet Potato and Sage Bread
This Sweet Potato and Sage Bread features a soft texture and a hint of earthiness from the sage. It takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields a loaf that serves 8 people.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 large sweet potato)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried sage)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Boil or bake the sweet potato until tender, then mash it and let it cool slightly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potatoes, milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, pepper, and sage.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
