CANTALOUPE NUT BREAD

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"Slices of this unusual melon-flavored loaf are good plain, served with cantaloupe wedges or garnished with whipped cream for dessert," relates Lorie McGuire from St. Paul, Kansas. "While it looks like ordinary bread, its terrific taste sets it apart."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe cantaloupe, drained
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light & fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with cantaloupe until blended (mixture will appear curdled). Fold in nuts., Transfer to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

Juan Esquivel
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I've made this bread several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover cantaloupe, and it's also a delicious and healthy snack.


Nabil Hasan
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This bread is delicious! I love the moist texture and the sweet flavor of the cantaloupe. The nuts add a nice crunch and the bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack.


Farhat Ullah
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's a great bread for any occasion.


Saqi Gujjar
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This bread is so easy to make and it's so good! I love the combination of cantaloupe and nuts. It's a perfect bread for breakfast or a snack.


Emeka Iroegbu
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I've made this bread several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover cantaloupe, and it's also a delicious and healthy snack.


Nsofwa Mubanga
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This bread is delicious! I love the moist texture and the sweet flavor of the cantaloupe. The nuts add a nice crunch and the bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack.


Walter Cameron
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's a great bread for any occasion.


Zeeshan Maher
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This bread is so easy to make and it's so good! I love the combination of cantaloupe and nuts. It's a perfect bread for breakfast or a snack.


Kaka Don
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I've made this bread several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover cantaloupe, and it's also a delicious and healthy snack.


cxurtlandski lol
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This bread is delicious! I love the moist texture and the sweet flavor of the cantaloupe. The nuts add a nice crunch and the bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack.


devaka shriwastav
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's a great bread for any occasion.


Valentine Dainels
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This bread is so easy to make and it's so good! I love the combination of cantaloupe and nuts. It's a perfect bread for breakfast or a snack.


donna morris
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I've made this bread several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover cantaloupe, and it's also a delicious and healthy snack.


Sammy Mc
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This bread was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. It was moist and flavorful, and the nuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.