Paw Paw Bread
Discover the tropical charm of **Paw Paw Bread**, a moist and flavorful treat that highlights the unique, custard-like sweetness of ripe paw paw fruit. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, this quick bread combines paw paw pulp with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a comforting blend of fruity and spiced flavors. With simple pantry staples, optional chopped walnuts for added texture, and a quick prep time, this recipe is both delicious and fuss-free. Bake this tender loaf to enjoy a slice of tropical-inspired comfort, bursting with natural sweetness and a hint of nuttiness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup paw paw pulp (ripe and mashed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the paw paw pulp, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.
If using walnuts, fold them into the batter at this stage.
Pour the batter evenly 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 of the loaf comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your moist and flavorful paw paw bread as a snack, breakfast, or dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.2 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.1 g | 350% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 640 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 3074 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 375.9 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 175.1 g | ||
| Protein | 51.8 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 316 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1402 mg | 30% | |
*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.
