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 cantaloupe 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 cantaloupe flavor perfect to serve with cream
cheese and fresh fruit Yield: 1, 8 x 4 loaf
Yields
8 Servings