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Pawpaw Bread

1 cup pawpaw puree

1/3 cup vegetable shortening

2/3 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon salt

1. Cream shortening, add sugar gradually, and beat until fluffy.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pawpaw puree.
3. Sift together remaining dry ingredients and add in four portions, beating smooth each time.
4. Pour batter into a greased, floured loaf pan (8 x 4 x 3-inches) and bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean. Cool on rack before slicing.
5. Serve slices buttered or with cream cheese.

Makes 1 1oaf.

Note: To vary this recipe, add 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, and 1/2 cup candied orange peel.

Recipe provided courtesy of Kentucky State University.