Papaya Bread

Name: Papaya Bread
Ingredients: 1 cup shredded firm papaya; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 cup shredded firm papaya
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1

Drain papaya very well on paper towels.
2

Cream butter in a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed.
3

Gradually add sugar, beating well.
4

Add eggs, one at a time; beat well after each addition.
5

In another bowl, mix together the flour, and next 6 ingredients; add to creamed mixture, stirring well.
6

Stir in papaya, raisins, and chopped walnuts.
7

Spoon batter into a greased and floured 8 1/2x 4 1/2 inch loafpan.
8

Bake in a 350° oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes OR until done.
9

Let cool in pan for 10 minutes; remove bread from pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.