Papaya Bread

Mom makes this bread and it is so good. She got the recipe from southern living.

Drain papaya very well on paper towels.

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

Gradually add sugar , beating well.

Add eggs , one at a time.

Beat well after each addition.

In another bowl , mix together the flour , and next 6 ingredients.

Add to creamed mixture , stirring well.

Stir in papaya , raisins , and chopped walnuts.

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

Bake in a 350 oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until done.

Let cool in pan for 10 minutes.

Remove bread from pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.

papaya, butter, sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground ginger, raisins, walnuts