Date Nut Bread

Name: Date Nut Bread
Ingredients: 1/4 c. shortening; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 3 c. all - purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking soda; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. orange juice; 1 1/2 c. chopped dates; 1/2 c. chopped walnuts

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 c. all - purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. orange juice
1 1/2 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Directions

1

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
2

Add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
3

Combine dry ingredients; add alternately to creamed mixture with orange juice.
4

Blend well. Fold in dates and walnuts.
5

Pour into two greased, floured and waxed paper lined 8 x 4 x 2 loaf pans.
6

Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
7

Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.