R Barbara
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I had a couple avocados that had been in the fridge for a few extra days. I thought they might be a bit too old, they weren't, but I was committed to trying to make quick bread. I found this recipe on the tablespoon.com site and then changed it up a tiny bit. If I make it again I will definitely add chopped walnuts. The batter had a delightful flowery aroma and the bread itself is delicious.
Ingredients:
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, original recipe (1/2 white and 1/2 cup brown)
- 2 ripe medium avocados
- 3 tsp fresh lemon juice, divided (little squeeze container juice works fine)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (original recipe called for all-purpose)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp clove powder
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Steps:
NOTE: I used a glass loaf pan and followed the traditional wisdom and baked it at 325 degrees for 15+ minutes longer. It was not long enough the center took quite a bit longer to finish. I would use metal in the future with this recipe.
- Preheat oven to 350 F. I baked the loaf in a glass pan so I used 325 F (always set the temperature 25 degrees lower when using glass pans).
- In a large bowl, mix together butter and sugar until creamy.
- In a separate medium bowl, mash the peeled and pitted avocados. Add 2 teaspoons of the lemon juice.
- Then add the mashed avocado to the butter and sugar mixture.
- In a small bowl, combine the milk and remaining lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add the milk and eggs to the butter/avocado/sugar mixture and stir.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Mix.
- Add the dry ingredients to the avocado mixture. Mix well, and pour into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 50 minutes. I found that I needed to add 10 - 15+ minutes, in increments due to the decreased temperature. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then remove it from the pan and cool completely on the rack. Refrigerate overnight for best results.
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Donna
Gold Post Medal for All Time! 555 Posts October 18, 20180 found this helpful
i assume its more of a sweet dessert type bread ultimately, right?
I always like to add avocados to my meals...so very healthy!
Will definitely try it!
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