Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of cinnamon-spiced goodness and sweet melon flavors with this Cinn-A-Dew Pop Bread. A moist and flavorful quick bread that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup melon purée (such as honeydew, well-blended)
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Cinnamon-sugar mixture for topping (1 tablespoon sugar + 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Add eggs, vanilla, melon purée, and sour cream, mixing well.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Fold in nuts, if using. Pour into the pan, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar, and bake for 50–60 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This quick bread is a great way to use up ripe melons.
- The honeydew adds moisture and a subtle fruity flavor.
- Don’t forget the cinnamon topping for that extra burst of flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
