Sweet Potato Pecan Bread

Fresh sweet potato bread--yummy!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄3 cups sugar
• 2⁄3 cup water
• 2⁄3 cup  oil
• 4  eggs, beaten
• 2  cups mashed sweet potatoes (fresh is best but canned will do)
• 3 1⁄2 cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  cup  coarsely chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Combine the sugar, water, oil, eggs, and sweet potatoes mix good.
3. Add dry ingredients and mix to combine; add pecans and mix well.
4. Divide the dough into 2 greased loaf pans.
5. Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes.
6. Cool in pans before removing.