Papaya Bread I
Discover the tropical goodness of Papaya Bread I, a moist and flavorful quick bread that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. This delightful recipe features ripe, mashed papaya, which lends natural sweetness and a hint of exotic flavor, beautifully complemented by a touch of ground cinnamon. With a quick 15-minute prep time and optional chopped nuts for added crunch, this easy-to-make bread is a great way to transform everyday ingredients into something special. Baked to golden perfection in just an hour, it’s delicious on its own but even better with a drizzle of honey or a smear of butter. This papaya bread is a must-try for tropical dessert lovers and fans of easy baking recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Papaya, mashed (ripe)
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the mashed papaya, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.
If desired, fold in the chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes in the pan. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve slices of the papaya bread as-is or with a drizzle of honey or a pat of butter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.8 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 238 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 135 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
