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awesome date nut bread

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Patricia Kutchins
Lake Zurich, IL

Delicious, easy quick bread.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For awesome date nut bread

  • 1 1/2 c
    chopped dates (lightly sugared)
  • 1 1/2 c
    hot water
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 2 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 3/4 c
    coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    pure vanilla extract

How To Make awesome date nut bread

  • 1
    In a large bowl, combine the dat, water and butter. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, walnuts,and baking soda.
  • 3
    In a small bowl, combine the eggs, vanilla and date mixture. Stir into dry ingredients. Do not drain the water out of the dates. Stir until well blended.
  • 4
    Pour into two 8 in. x 4 in. loaf pans. Bake at 375 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire rack
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