Orange-Date Loaves

Name: Orange-Date Loaves
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons orange rind, finely shredded; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs, beaten; 3/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 1/3 cup cooking oil; 1 (8 ounce) package dates, pitted, chopped; 1/2 cup pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

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Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons orange rind, finely shredded
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/3 cup cooking oil
1 (8 ounce) package dates, pitted, chopped
1/2 cup pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Directions

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["In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, orange peel, baking soda, and salt.", "In another mixing bowl stir together eggs, 1/2 cup of the thawed orange juice concentrate, the oil, and 1-1/2 cups water.", "Add to flour mixture. Stir by hand just until combined. Fold in dates and nuts.", "Divide mixture evenly between two greased 8\"x4\""x2\"" loaf pans. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the centers comes out clean. (Or