Pat Ackerman'S Date-Nut Bread

10 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. shortening
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 c. flour, sifted
  • 1 1/2 c. boiling water from dates
  • 2 c. chopped dates (8 oz.)
  • 1 c. chopped nuts
  • 2 tsp. soda, dissolved in 1 tsp. water

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook dates, covered with water, until partially soft, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2
    Drain, saving 1 1/2 cups of the boiling water for the mixture.
  3. 3
    Mix all together first 5 ingredients; then add flour and water alternately.
  4. 4
    Then stir in baking soda dissolved in water. Lastly add dates and nuts.
  5. 5
    Bake in greased loaf pans for 1 hour at 350°.
  6. 6
    (Line bottom of greased pans with waxed paper.)
  7. 7
    Makes 2 loaves.
  8. 8
    Use a whisk to mix.

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