One of the wonders of the bakery is the diversity of breads we can make, and one of the most exotic and delicious is mango bread. This tropical fruit brings a unique flavor and texture that make this bread truly special. Here's a step-by-step recipe for making your own mango bread at home.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe mangoes
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Preparation:
First, preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. While the oven is heating, prepare the mango. Peel the mangoes and cut the pulp into small pieces. Use a blender or food processor to puree the mango until smooth. You should end up with about 2 cups of mango puree.
In a large bowl, combine the sugar and oil. Beat until they are well mixed. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix the vanilla essence and mango puree.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the mango mixture, beating just enough to combine. If you are using walnuts, add them now and stir to evenly distribute them in the batter.
Pour the dough into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Tips:
This recipe makes one large loaf or two small ones. If you choose to make two small loaves, adjust the baking time to around 45-55 minutes.
For an extra touch, you can add a lemon frosting to the bread. Just combine 1 cup of icing sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons of lemon juice and beat until smooth. Pour the frosting over the bread after it has cooled.
Mango bread is best served at room temperature and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. It also freezes well, so you can make an extra batch to have on hand whenever you want a taste of the tropics.
This mango bread recipe is a wonderful way to bring a little tropical flavor to your home bakery. It is a sweet and moist bread that is perfect for breakfast, afternoon snack or dessert. Try and enjoy this delicious mango bread!
