Sunshine Bread

Susie D's Note:

This a easy bread machine loaf full of fruit and nuts.It's very good served with whipped honey butter or toasted and spread with cream cheese.Don't let the sweet potatoes keep you from trying this recipe.

• Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 loaf

• 1/2 cup sweet potato, cooked & well mashed
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 3/4 cup water, warmed (90-110 degrees)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh sage, minced
• 1/4 cup buckwheat flour
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 cups bread flour
• 1 packet yeast
• 3 tablespoons rolled oats
• 1/4 cup golden raisin
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup cashews, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, shelled

Directions:

1. In bowl, mix together all flours, cinnamon, salt, yeast,oats, and sage.
2. Add liquid& dry ingredients to bread machine per your machines instuctions,.
3. Set machine on light whole wheat cycle.
4. At first beep, add both kinds of raisens and nuts.
5. Wait-- enjoy!

Reviews

[JanuaryBride]

AMAZING!!!! MAKE THIS BREAD!!!! So my hubby said this is one of the best recipes I have ever made and it is definitely the best thing that has ever come out of my breadmaker!!!! So kudos to you! We actually ate half the loaf last night (eeks. . .it was so addictive). I did make a few changes: acorn squash instead of sweet potatoes, expired yeast (I am embarrassed to say but it worked), evened out the buttermilk and water instead of 1/4 and 3/4, instead of 2 kinds of raisins I used regular raisins and dried cranberries, then I added 2 Tbsp of Katzen's amazing Harvest Grain Blend for Bread. I also accidentally cooked it on basic bread setting. UPDATE: This bread was soft yet hearty on day one. A little tough on day two, so we enjoyed it as toast which completely revived it. I then turned it into French Toast later in the week for "breakfast for dinner" night with some fried eggs. . .yummy!

[Gerry]

Not much I can add to what your previous reviewers have already said - yes a winner at our house too. The ingredients intrigued me making it a must make - all came together to make for a great tasting bread with wonderful texture. Super easy to make. Didn't have the buckwheat flour - subbed with whole wheat which worked well for me. Great ending to our supper soup on a cold Saskatchewan day back in February. Awesome toasted. Thank you Susie D! Into my Bread Cookbook for this one.

[CaliforniaJan]

Made for ZWT 4 and this is a wonderful bread. Tasty, great texture and simple to make in the bread machine. We all enjoyed it!