Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cantaloupe, seeds removed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan to prevent the bread from sticking during baking.
- Prepare Cantaloupe: Remove the rind from the cantaloupe half. Using a box grater, grate the cantaloupe flesh to create a fine texture that will blend well into the batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and grated cantaloupe, stirring them together evenly.
- Add Spices and Dry Ingredients: Add cinnamon, baking soda, ground ginger, kosher salt, and brown sugar to the wet mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute the spices and sugar evenly throughout.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Crack in the large egg and pour in the vanilla extract. Stir until all wet ingredients are well combined.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring gently just until fully incorporated to avoid overmixing which could toughen the bread.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour. To check doneness, insert a wooden skewer into the center—the bread is ready when the skewer comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack if desired and slice to serve.
Notes
- Ensure the cantaloupe is well grated to help the bread remain moist without being watery.
- Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the bread tender.
- This bread pairs well with butter or cream cheese spreads for added richness.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes to 1 hour
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
