Pan sureño de patata dulce

Ingredientes

• 1/2 c chopped pecans (plus extra for topping, if desired)
• 1/2 c dried cranberries
• 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 c brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground or freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 c mashed, cooked sweet potatoes, at room temperature
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 6 Tbsp (3 oz) butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 1/2 c whole milk

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350F. Butter an 8x4...: Preheat your oven to 350F. Butter an 8x4 inch loaf pan and set aside.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the pecans and...: In a small bowl, mix the pecans and cranberries with 2 Tbsp of the flour. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, mix the remaining flour...: In a large bowl, mix the remaining flour with the baking powder, salt, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

4. 4

   Add the sweet potatoes, eggs, melted butter, and...: Add the sweet potatoes, eggs, melted butter, and milk to your flour mixture. Stir the batter until well moistened.

5. 5

   Fold in the pecan and cranberry mixture.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan....: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top of the batter with additional chopped pecans, if desired.

7. 7

   Bake for 60-70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted...: Bake for 60-70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.

8. 8

   Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan...: Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan before turning the loaf out onto a wire rack to cool slightly.

9. 9

   Serve warm.