Cantaloupe Nut Bread

Cantaloupe Nut Bread 1 3/4 cup of flour 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda 2/3 cup of sugar 1 Egg 1/2 cup of nuts; finely chop, walnuts 2 teaspoons of baking powder 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/3 cup of shortening 1 cup of Cantaloupe; puree, mash, 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 350ºF. 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 > Serving Size: 8 From: LIR119@delphi.com Recipe by: LIR119@delphi.com Posted to KitMailbox Digest by J Pellegrino <gigimfg@ix.netcom.com> on May 10, 1998