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.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the paw paw pulp, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

If using walnuts, fold them into the batter at this stage.

Step 6

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Step 8

Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Step 9

Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Step 10

Enjoy your moist and flavorful paw paw bread as a snack, breakfast, or dessert!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(987.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3005.1

Total Fat 151.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 639.5mg	0%
Sodium 3074.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 375.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 175.1g
Protein 51.8g	0%

Vitamin D 108.8IU	0%
Calcium 316.1mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 1401.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.3%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 49.0%