"Date Nut Bread - this old fashioned favourite is just like your grandmother would make. It's easy, tender, moist and delicious & even better the next day...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup strong tea or brewed coffee. Orange Pekoe, green tea, or Earl Grey will all work well. (Use whichever you like)
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2 cups chopped dates
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1/3 cup melted butter
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pinch salt
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
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2 beaten eggs
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1 cup toasted pecans ( I toast mine on a cookie sheet in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 5-7 minutes, tossing at least once during that time.), or walnuts if you prefer