Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Fresh Mango Bread (TWD)


This week's Tuesdays with Dorie (TWD) recipe was chosen by Kelly of Baking with the Boys: Fresh Mango Bread. I love mangoes and was very curious to see this recipe. I wasn't really sure what to expect because I've never had cooked/baked mangoes before - I always enjoy them fresh.


This recipe is about as simple as any banana bread recipe, except dicing the mangoes may take some practice for those who are not familiar with eating them. If you've never cut a mango before, you can find instructions (with pictures) here.

The aroma coming from the oven as this bread was baking was wonderful. I wasn't really sure what to expect, but this bread tasted very similar to banana bread. The mangoes did impart a very subtle flavor to the bread, but it wasn't very prominent. I think I'll stick to enjoying fresh mangoes, but if I ever end up with an abundance of ripe mangoes, I would definitely make this bread again.



Thanks Kelly, for choosing this recipe - it was interesting and different. If you would like the recipe, you can find it here. Make sure you visit the TWD Blogroll to see what everyone else thought about this unique recipe.

* Recipes notes:
- My mango was just over 0.75 pounds and yielded 1.75 cups of diced mango. I would recommend either purchasing a large mango that is at least 1 pound, or at least 2 half pound mangoes.
- I had to place a foil tent over my bread about 40 minutes into baking to prevent it from over browning.
- I had to bake my bread for an extra 15 minutes before it was done in the middle.
- For more tips, click here.

Posted by Jaime at 6:00 AM
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32 comments:

  1. The bread looks so good!! I think I prefer fresh mangoes, but this was good too.. although I might sub in another fruit next time.
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  2. Your bread looks marvelous!! I liked the mangoes both fresh and in the bread.
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  3. Jaime, this looks lovely. I skipped the raisins but your raisins give it such good color and texture!
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  4. You did a great job with this bread. It looks awesome.
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  5. Great bread and photos. I would probably not make mango bread again either and just stick with my favorite--banana, but this was fun to try and I liked it. I added many healthy changes to mine. Bring on the brownies next week! ;)
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  6. Oh WOW now THAT looks amazing. Like, it could seriously be in a recipe cookbook. I LOVE LOVE LOVED this bread!!!
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  7. Oh, this must taste incredibly good. I love mango, the fragrant and the freshness, also the taste. Yummy!
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  8. Beautiful job! Don't you just love the bright yellow specks in the bread!
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  9. YM! I looooove mango! This look fab!
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  10. the fruit looks like little jewels. it's a gorgeous loaf, jaime. good work!
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  11. Your loaf looks fantastic. Great job!
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  13. You've really made the bread look great. But what do mean when you say you placed a foil tent over it?
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  14. that looks so rich and moist! I also love the brown crust on top. I am bad at getting those. I haven't found good ripe mangoes here yet but I have been told at the stores that they'll be here soon. I will try to bake my mango-cake too :)
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  15. We love mangos. I never thougth of a mango bread!
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  16. Looks wonderful. That's quite the appetizing pic you have there!
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  17. It looks delicious! I am a big fan of mangoes too!
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  18. This bread looks totally fabulous!! I am so impressed. The mango seems to go perfectly with this dense, tightly-crumbed cake bread. YUMMY! I hope to find myself with some ripe mangoes soon :)
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  19. Hummm... it seems we don't see enough of you these days! I miss your great concoctions! lol

    But again, when you show up, it is with wonderful stuff, just like that divine gread! Wow... check out those perfect speckles of copper and gold!
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  20. It loks like the recipe makes a very nice loaf.
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  21. Your bread looks great! I agree that the mango flavor was pretty weak.
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  22. this bread looks awesome! I like the yellow pieces showing through.
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  23. Your bread came out picture perfect! I think I prefered the mangoes fresh as well, but the bread sure had some great flavors!
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  24. Looks wonderful and a great crumb to your bread!
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  25. Looks yummy! I love how it looks with the bright yellow of the mangoes.
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  26. Your bread is beautiful! I mean it, just stunning. Dice a mango? I need to learn how. I just shredded and mutilated it and told it to cooperate or else! Very pretty color contrast in your bread.
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  27. Wow, your mango bread is soo pretty! And your raisins blended in really well - most of mine sunk to the bottom.
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  28. Good job! Your loaf looks perfect. I've seen so many mango bread posts this week that I will have to make some myself. Thanks for sharing. I'd love to direct Foodista readers to your blog if you don't mind. Just add your choice of widget to this post and you're all set!
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  29. Bread looks fantastic. My mango flavor was also a little weak, but I loved the basic spicy loaf. Yummy Job!!!
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  30. Wow, that looks fantastic! Awesome job!
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  31. Great pictures, Jaime! I loved the smell of this one, too.
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  32. Your mango bread looks so moist and good!
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