Sweet Potato Bread with Pineapple Butter

Sweet Potato Bread with Pineapple Butter

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup water

BUTTER:

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, potatoes, oil and water. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

Transfer to a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. In a small bowl, combine butter and pineapple. Serve with bread.

Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices) and 1 cup butter. ...........or 4 small loaves (bake for 35 minutes) 　

Recipe source: Taste of Home Magazine, Feb/March, 2009, submitted by Diane Goss of Chester, Virginia
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Sweet-Potato-Bread---Pinapple-Butter.aspx