Eggplant Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar 
• 1 tsp cinnamon 
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
• 3/4 cup walnuts (optional)
• 1 small eggplant 
• 2 large eggs 
• 1/2 tsp salt 
• 1 tsp baking soda 
• 1/3 cup water 
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil 

DIRECTIONS

1. Dice 1 eggplant into small pieces (2 cups) 
2. Put eggplant and 1/3 cup water into blender and blend for about 5 seconds.  It should become all blended and liquidy.
3. In a bowl mix together 1/2 cup sugar and 1/3 cup vegetable oil.  Mix it up.
4. Add the eggplant and mix together.
5. Add 2 eggs, lightly beaten and mix again.
6. In another bowl whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt.
7. Add eggplant batter to your dry mixture and mix it all together.
8. Add 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.  Mix it up.
9. Add in 1/2 cup raisins and 3/4 cup walnuts (chopped).
10. Give it all one final mix.
11. Pour into prepared loaf pan.
12. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
13. Let it sit for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool before slicing.

Such a simple bread.  If you like to watch the quick 4 minute recipe you can check out her YouTube.