Sweet Papaya Quick Bread

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this irresistible Sweet Papaya Quick Bread! This delightful treat combines the vibrant flavors of ripe papayas with a moist, fluffy texture that will melt in your mouth.

With just a few simple steps, you can create this culinary masterpiece that will impress family and friends alike.

Let’s embark on this fruity adventure together!

Ingredients

6 large ripe papayas
7 ½ cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons poppy seeds
3 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons salt
3 ¾ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
6 large eggs
1 ½ cups buttermilk
1 ½ cups guava juice
3 tablespoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Scoop the flesh of the papayas into a bowl, mash, and drain the excess liquid.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, poppy seeds, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Gradually beat in the eggs one at a time until well blended.
6. Combine the papaya flesh, buttermilk, guava juice, and vanilla extract in a measuring cup or bowl.
7. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrional Value

Serving Size: approx.

1 slice (1/8 of recipe) Calories: 350 Total Fat: 15g (23% DV) Saturated Fat: 9g (45% DV) Cholesterol: 75mg (25% DV) Sodium: 380mg (16% DV) Total Carbohydrates: 50g (17% DV) Dietary Fiber: 3g (12% DV) Total Sugars: 35g Protein: 6g

Vitamins and Minerals:

Vitamin A: 10% DV Vitamin C: 20% DV Potassium: 200mg (6% DV) Iron: 4% DV