Potato Bread

Name: Potato Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Bahamian
Ingredients: 3 cups mashed sweet potato; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 2 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 cup grated coconut

Potato Bread (puh-TAY-toh bred)

Bahamian Sweet Potato Bread

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 354 kcal

A moist, spiced quick bread made with sweet potatoes, coconut, and warm spices. A beloved Bahamian comfort bake.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 5.0g

Carbs 52.0g

Fat 14.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free vegetarian

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

loaf pan mixing bowls oven

Presentation Guide

Vessel: cutting board

Garnishes: powdered sugar, cinnamon dusting

Accompaniments: butter, tea

Ingredients

3 cups mashed sweet potato
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup grated coconut

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 175C. Grease a loaf pan.
2
Combine mashed sweet potato with melted butter and sugar.
3
Beat in eggs, coconut milk, and vanilla.
4
Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add to wet ingredients.
5
Fold in grated coconut.
6
Pour batter into prepared pan.
7
Bake 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
8
Cool in pan 10 minutes before unmolding.

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Did You Know?

Bahamian potato bread is more cake than bread, often served as dessert or with afternoon tea.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

loaf pan
mixing bowls
oven

Garnishing

powdered sugar, cinnamon dusting

Accompaniments

butter, tea

The Story Behind Potato Bread

Potato bread reflects the resourcefulness of Bahamian baking, using locally grown sweet potatoes as the base for a dense, moist bread-cake. The addition of coconut ties it firmly to Caribbean baking traditions.

On the Calendar: Baked year-round, especially popular during holidays and at church bake sales.

Legacy: Potato bread is nostalgia on a plate for Bahamians, evoking memories of grandmothers' kitchens and Sunday afternoons.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dessert, afternoon tea 📜 Origins: 19th century

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