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Poi Nut Bread

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 1860.9
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 1 pound Poi
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 large Eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended)
Directions
  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    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.
  3. 3
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until no lumps remain.
  4. 4
    In a separate small bowl or measuring cup, combine the beaten eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  5. 5
    Pour the egg mixture and the poi mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. 6
    Fold in the chopped nuts evenly throughout the batter.
  7. 7
    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. 8
    Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. 9
    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.

Keywords: poi, bread, hawaiian, nut bread, cinnamon, vanilla, quick bread, taro, baking, moist, spiced, loaf, dessert, breakfast, snack
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