Savoury Sweet Potato Pan Bread

Great bread idea! This sweet potato bread is baked using two types of flour in less than an hour. ...MORE + LESS -

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) uncooked shredded sweet potato (about 1/2 potato)

1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar

1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil

2 eggs

1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour

1/2 cup (125 mL) whole wheat flour

2 tsp (10 mL) instant minced onion

1 tsp (5 mL) dried rosemary leaves, crumbled

1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda

1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

1/4 tsp (1 mL) baking powder

1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame seed

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Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of round pan, 9x1 1/2 inches, with shortening.
2

Mix sweet potato, sugar, oil and eggs in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients except sesame seed. Spread in pan. Sprinkle sesame seed over batter.
3

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Serve warm.

Tip: If you don't have a round pan, you can bake the bread in an 8x8x2-inch square pan.
Tip: Top off warm wedges of this savoury bread with Orange Butter. To make, beat together 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 teaspoon grated orange peel and 1 tablespoon orange juice. If desired, chill about 1 hour to blend flavours.