Cantalope Nut Bread 1 3/4 c Flour
1/4 ts Baking soda
2/3 c Sugar
1 Egg
1/2 c Nuts; finely chop, walnuts etc
2 ts Baking powder
1/4 ts Salt
1/3 c Shortening
1 c Cantaloupe; puree, mash, ripe
Mix flour, baking powder, soda and salt and sift 3 times. add nuts to
flour mixture. Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. add egg and
blend well. Add cantelope pulp. Add flour mixture and nuts, 1/2 cup
at a time and blending well after each addition. Turn into a greased
and flour 8 x 4 inch loaf pan. bake in a preheated 350 oven for 45
minutes or until tested done. Cool, wrap and let mellow overnight
before serving. Nuts may be omitted.
This is a gem with a subtle cantalope flavor perfect to serve with
cream cheese and fresh fruit Yield: 1, 8 x 4 loaf
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