Date Nut Bread

When I was a young girl, a very popular treat to go with a hot cup of coffee was a nice slice of date nut bread. I don’t know why he popularity of this delicious treat faded out through the years, but it’s time for a comeback! Surprise your Grandma with a loaf of this fruity, nutty goodness and enjoy a slice or two with her…and don’t forget the coffee!

Date Nut Bread

Recipe by Diane BeckerCourse: Breads
Servings

12

servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • 1 cup chopped dates

  • 1 cup sugar

  • ½ cup chopped nuts

  • 1 Tablespoon butter

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1½ cup flour

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a loaf pan
  • Place the dates in a large bowl, pour the boiling water over the dates and set aside to cool.
  • When the dates have cooled, add the butter, sugar and egg and mix well.
  • Stir in the nuts.
  • Add the flour, baking soda and baking powder together and mix well.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes or until done.
  • Cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • The best dates to use are the whole dates that you chop yourself. Often the pre-diced dates are heavily coated in sugar.

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