Date Nut Bread

Name: Date Nut Bread
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. boiling water; 1 c. chopped dates; 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 1 egg, beaten; 2 1/4 c. sifted flour; 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 c. chopped walnuts; 1 Tbsp. oil; 1 tsp. vanilla

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. chopped dates
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 Tbsp. oil
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

1

Pour boiling water over dates and let stand 10 minutes. Add sugar to beaten egg in bowl.
2

Add flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
3

Mix alternately with date mixture.
4

Stir in oil or melted shortening, vanilla and nuts.
5

Pour into large loaf pan (10 x 5 x 3-inch) and bake 1 hour.
6

Test with toothpick in middle. Freezes well.