Date Nut Bread

10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 c. chopped dates
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. shortening (or 1/2 stick butter)
  • 3/4 c. boiling water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. sifted flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine nuts, dates, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
  2. 2
    Add shortening and water.
  3. 3
    Let stand for 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Beat eggs slightly; add vanilla.
  5. 5
    Stir in the sugar and flour.
  6. 6
    Add to date mixture.
  7. 7
    Do not overmix.
  8. 8
    Place in a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
  9. 9
    Bake 1 hour at 350°.
  10. 10
    Cool before slicing.

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