Delicious and Moist Pawpaw Bread Recipe

Indulge in the tropical flavors of pawpaw with this moist and flavorful pawpaw bread. Made with ripe pawpaw fruit, this bread is perfect for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of tea or coffee. It's easy to make and a great way to use up ripe pawpaw fruit.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mashed pawpaw fruit
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture until well combined.
6. Fold in mashed pawpaw fruit and nuts, if using.
7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Slice and enjoy!

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