Cantaloupe Nut Bread

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Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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 & Diet Analysis (per serving)

577 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.7g 13% DV
Total Fat 34.5g 44% DV
Carbs 66.3g 24% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 19252.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 408.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 1552.5mg 100% DV
Iron 4.9mg 27% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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