This Poi Nut Bread is a fascinating culinary experiment that blends the earthy, tangy notes of fermented taro (poi) with the warmth of cinnamon and the richness of vanilla. The result is a dense, moist, and slightly sweet loaf that feels more like a quick bread or cake than traditional yeast bread. The addition of chopped nuts provides a delightful textural contrast to the soft crumb. Its an excellent choice for breakfast with coffee, as a snack with tea, or even as a unique side dish for adventurous dinners. While the ingredient list might look unusual, the flavors meld beautifully during baking. This recipe is perfect for those looking to explore Hawaiian-inspired ingredients in a familiar baked good format.
Poi Nut Bread
Description
This Poi Nut Bread is a fascinating culinary experiment that blends the earthy, tangy notes of fermented taro (poi) with the warmth of cinnamon and the richness of vanilla. The result is a dense, moist, and slightly sweet loaf that feels more like a quick bread or cake than traditional yeast bread. The addition of chopped nuts provides a delightful textural contrast to the soft crumb. Its an excellent choice for breakfast with coffee, as a snack with tea, or even as a unique side dish for adventurous dinners. While the ingredient list might look unusual, the flavors meld beautifully during baking. This recipe is perfect for those looking to explore Hawaiian-inspired ingredients in a familiar baked good format.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). Grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan with oil or butter and dust with flour, tapping out the excess.
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In a medium bowl, combine the poi and water. Stir well to ensure the poi is smooth and fully incorporated into the water. Let this mixture sit for 5 minutes.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until no lumps remain.
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In a separate small bowl or measuring cup, combine the beaten eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
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Pour the egg mixture and the poi mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
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Fold in the chopped nuts evenly throughout the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1860.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 128.0g197%
- Saturated Fat 17.2g86%
- Cholesterol 279.8mg94%
- Sodium 5323.1mg222%
- Total Carbohydrate 153.6g52%
- Dietary Fiber 11.4g46%
- Sugars 48.9g
- Protein 35.8g72%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
