A-To-Z Bread

Marg (CaymanDesigns)'s Note:

An extremely versatile bread.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 16

Yield: 2.0 loaves

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped

A-to-Z ingredients

choose any combination of the following to equal 2 cups

• 2 cups apples, grated (optional)
• 2 cups applesauce (optional)
• 2 cups apricots, chopped (optional)
• 2 cups bananas, mashed (optional)
• 2 cups carrots, grated (optional)
• 2 cups cherries, pitted and chopped (optional)
• 2 cups fresh coconut, grated (optional)
• 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped (optional)
• 2 cups eggplants, grated (optional)
• 2 cups figs, finely chopped (optional)
• 2 cups seedless grapes (optional)
• 2 cups honey (omit the sugar) (optional)
• 1/2 cup lemon juice (optional)
• 2 cups marmalade (omit 1 cup of the sugar) (optional)
• 2 cups mincemeat (optional)
• 2 cups oranges, chopped (optional)
• 2 cups peaches, chopped (optional)
• 1/2 cup fresh mint (optional)
• 2 cups pears, chopped (optional)
• 2 cups crushed pineapple, drained (optional)
• 1 cup prune, chopped, pitted (optional)
• 2 cups canned pumpkin (optional)
• 2 cups raisins (optional)
• 2 cups raspberries (optional)
• 2 cups rhubarb, chopped (optional)
• 2 cups fresh strawberries (optional)
• 2 cups frozen strawberries, drained (optional)
• 2 cups sweet potatoes, grated (optional)
• 2 cups cooked tapioca (optional)
• 2 cups tomatoes (add and extra 1/2 cup sugar) (optional)
• 2 cups yams, cooked and mashed (optional)
• 2 cups yogurt (optional)
• 2 cups zucchini, grated (optional)

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, oil and eggs; mix well.
2. Stir in A-to-Z ingredients of your choice and vanilla.
3. Combine flour cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into liquid ingredients just until moistened. Stir in nuts.
4. Pour into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 325 F for 55-65 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Reviews

[KATY]

I love the ease and versatility of this recipe! I added 2 cups of mashed sweet potatoes. My miniature loaves(I baked them in small soup cans for slicing into rounds and serving at a party) were delicious and very moist. Next time, though, I will add a bit more cinnamon for my taste.

[spatchcock]

This was wonderful--finally got around to using the A to Z ingredients--and I used 2 cups of strawberries! this bread was great--it will be in my cookbook for good because of its totally unmatched level of versatility.

[Roggins]

This is my go-to bread recipe. It's so versatile and tastes great no matter what ingredients are added. Very moist, easy to make, and always gets high ratings from anyone who eats it! Thanks for sharing!