Date Nut Bread

Name: Date Nut Bread
Ingredients: 3/4 c. water; 1/4 c. shortening; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates; 3/4 c. chopped walnuts; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1 1/2 c. flour; 3/4 c. sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt

10 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

3/4 c. water
1/4 c. shortening
1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
3/4 c. chopped walnuts
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

1

In a small saucepan bring water and shortening to a boil; pour over dates in bowl.
2

Stand for 15 minutes.
3

Stir.
4

Add nuts, eggs and vanilla.
5

In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, soda and salt.
6

Stir into date mix.
7

Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
8

Bake at 350° for 65 to 70 minutes.
9

Cool in pan 10 minutes.