awesome date nut bread

Name: Awesome Date Nut Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) chopped dates (lightly sugared); 1 1/2 cup(s) hot water; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, softened; 2 1/4 cup(s) flour; 1 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 3/4 cup(s) coarsely chopped walnuts; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 2 - eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract

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Patricia Kutchins

Lake Zurich, IL

Updated on Jan 23, 2014

Delicious, easy quick bread.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield About 32 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chopped dates (lightly sugared)
1 1/2 cups hot water
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 - eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

How To Make awesome date nut bread

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the dat, water and butter. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, walnuts,and baking soda.
Step 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.
Step 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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