(Slightly sweet quick bread is an unusual way to use avocados. The buttermilk is a great way to add richness without a lot of fat.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup mashed avocado (1 medium avocado)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Generously grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to blend thoroughly.
In a separate bowl, beat together the egg and avocado. Stir in the buttermilk. Add to the dry ingredients and blend well. Stir in the pecans.
Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Yield: 1 loaf
Recipe Source: 9]Judy Gorman's Vegetable Cookbook by Judy Gorman (MJF Books)
Reprinted with permission.
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to blend thoroughly.
In a separate bowl, beat together the egg and avocado. Stir in the buttermilk. Add to the dry ingredients and blend well. Stir in the pecans.
Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Yield: 1 loaf
Recipe Source: 9]Judy Gorman's Vegetable Cookbook by Judy Gorman (MJF Books)
Reprinted with permission.
