Date Nut Bread
Ingredients
3/4 cup chopped walnuts | ||
1 cup pitted, chopped dates | ||
1 1/2 tsp baking soda | ||
1 tsp kosher salt | ||
3 tbs shortening | ||
3/4 cup boiling water | ||
2 eggs | ||
1 tsp vanilla | ||
1 cup sugar | ||
1 1/2 cups flour, sifted |
Directions:
- Combine walnuts, dates, soda and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add the shortening and boiling water and let stand for 20 minutes.
- Beat the eggs, vanilla, then beat in the sugar and flour.
- Mix in the date and nut mixture.
- Turn the dough into a greased loaf pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 65 minutes or until done.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing.
- Cool overnight before slicing.
- This bread freezes well.
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