How to Make Papaya Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to quick breads, the options are endless. From banana to zucchini, there's always a new flavor to try. One often overlooked quick bread is papaya bread. This tropical fruit makes a delicious and unique addition to a quick bread recipe, adding a subtle sweetness and a refreshing taste.

If you've never tried papaya bread before, you're in for a treat. The natural sweetness of the papaya pairs perfectly with the warm spices and tender crumb of the bread. It's a great way to...

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Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe papayas
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup guava juice
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9x5-inch loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Slice papayas in half lengthwise. Scoop out black seeds and discard. Peel and discard skin. Place flesh in a bowl and mash. Transfer to a strainer and allow to sit for 10 minutes to drain any liquid.
  • Combine flour, poppy seeds, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Cream sugar and butter together in a separate bowl. Mix in eggs, one at a time, until well blended. Mix in papaya flesh, buttermilk, guava juice, and vanilla. Slowly stir in dry ingredients until just moistened. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then release loaf from the pan onto a wire rack. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes, before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    347 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 389mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 190mg