Recipes

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.

Servings

1

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr 5 min

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    Skill Level

    Easy