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Karat Bread

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This Karat Bread is a classic American quick bread that offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Moist and dense, it features grated carrots and crushed pineapple for natural sweetness and texture, while chopped pecans add a satisfying crunch. The warm spices of cinnamon and the richness of eggs create a comforting aroma that fills the kitchen as it bakes. It&# 226;€™s an excellent choice for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack paired with coffee or tea. Simple to prepare with common pantry ingredients, this homemade treat brings a nostalgic, home-style flavor to any occasion.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 1102.1
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Karat Bread is a classic American quick bread that offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Moist and dense, it features grated carrots and crushed pineapple for natural sweetness and texture, while chopped pecans add a satisfying crunch. The warm spices of cinnamon and the richness of eggs create a comforting aroma that fills the kitchen as it bakes. It&# 226;€™s an excellent choice for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack paired with coffee or tea. Simple to prepare with common pantry ingredients, this homemade treat brings a nostalgic, home-style flavor to any occasion.
Ingredients
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 cup Grated carrots
  • 2 cup Sugar (or 1 1/2 cups plus
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2
    In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs until foamy.
  3. 3
    Add vegetable oil, grated carrots, and sugar to the eggs.
  4. 4
    Beat the wet mixture well until combined.
  5. 5
    In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  6. 6
    Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and blend well.
  7. 7
    Stir in chopped pecans and drained crushed pineapple.
  8. 8
    Grease and flour two loaf pans.
  9. 9
    Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.
  10. 10
    Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. 11
    Allow loaves to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1102.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 64.4g100%
Saturated Fat 10.2g51%
Cholesterol 139.9mg47%
Sodium 130.5mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 132.4g45%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g14%
Sugars 126.1g
Protein 6.0g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

This recipe originates from the "Colorado Cache Cookbook" (1978) by Jim Vorheis.

The ingredient list in the source implies additional items not explicitly listed in the main ingredient block but mentioned in the directions: 3 cups Flour, 1/4 tsp Baking powder, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Baking soda, 1 tsp Ground cinnamon, 1 cup Chopped pecans, and 8 oz Crushed pineapple (drained). Ensure these are added for the best results.

Storage: Store cooled bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

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