(Grated asparagus forms the basis for this sweet bread loaded with spices, nuts, and raisins. It is a quick bread that goes together fast. The asparagus provides good fiber, but you wouldn't guess it was an ingredient.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hours,
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup oil
- 1-2/3 cups sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups (3/4 pound) asparagus, cleaned and grated
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- 3 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
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- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup raisins (optional)
Preparation:
Beat eggs until light and foamy. Add oil, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and asparagus. Mix lightly.Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Add this flour mixture to wet ingredients and blend.
Add nuts and raisins.
Bake in greased loaf pan 325 degrees F for 1 hour or until done.
Yield: 2 (5 x 9-inch) loaves
Recipe Source: Asparagus: All Ways...Always by Stockton Asparagus Festival Cookbook (Celestial Arts)
Reprinted with permission.
