Midget Date Loaves

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. boiling water
  • 8 oz. pitted dates, cut up (1 1/2 c.)
  • 2 Tbsp. shortening
  • 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
  • 1/2 c. orange juice
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Pour the water over the dates and shortening.
  2. 2
    Cool to room temperature. Add the orange peel and orange juice.
  3. 3
    Stir in the egg.
  4. 4
    Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. Add to mixture. Stir just until mixed. Stir in the walnuts. Turn into 4 greased 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 2-inch loaf pans.
  5. 5
    Or bake in a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan for 1 hour.
  6. 6
    Bake at 325° for 40 to 45 minutes.
  7. 7
    Remove from pans. Cool. Wrap and store overnight.

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