Sunshine Bread Recipe

This easy bread machine recipe bursts with the flavors of fall! Sweet potatoes add delightful moisture and sweetness to a loaf packed with raisins, nuts, and warming spices. Perfect toasted with cream cheese or served warm with whipped honey butter. Don't be intimidated by the sweet potatoes – this recipe is surprisingly simple and delivers incredible results!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 190 mins
Calories 2369.4 kcal
Protein 121g
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Ingredients for Sunshine Bread

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How to Make Sunshine Bread

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1 cup rolled oats, and 1 teaspoon dried sage.
  2. Add the wet ingredients (see ingredient list for measurements) and dry ingredients (from step 1) to your bread machine according to your machine's instructions.
  3. Select the 'light whole wheat' or equivalent cycle on your bread machine.
  4. When the machine beeps (usually indicating the first rise), add ½ cup raisins, ½ cup currants, and 1 cup chopped nuts (your choice of walnuts, pecans, etc.).
  5. Allow the bread machine to complete the cycle. Once finished, remove the bread and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

111 g

Sugar

349g

Fat

45g

Carbs

138g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sunshine Bread?

Sunshine Bread takes about 205 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 190 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sunshine Bread?

Sunshine Bread has approximately 2369.4 calories per serving, with about 121 g protein, 138 g carbohydrates and 92 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sunshine Bread?

The key ingredients for Sunshine Bread are Sweet Potato, Buttermilk, Water, Oil, Cinnamon, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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