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Ingredients
| dates - deglet noor (chopped): 1 1/2 cups |
| water: 1 1/2 cups (hot) |
| salted butter: 2 Tbl (or margarine//softened) |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 1/4 cups |
| granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups |
| walnuts (chopped): 3/4 cup |
| baking soda: 1 1/2 tsp |
| salt: 1 1/2 tsp |
| eggs: 2 (beaten) |
| vanilla extract: 1 1/2 tsp |
Date Nut Bread
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"Many years ago when I was sick, a dear friend stopped with a pot of soup and this beautiful bread. Every cook should have a copy of this traditional quick bread recipe in his or her files."
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
45 min -
Servings
32 serving(s)
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Directions
- In a bowl, combine the dates, water and butter; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, walnuts, baking soda and salt. Stir in the eggs, vanilla and date mixture just until moistened. Pour into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 375 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if top browns to quickly. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.