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Easy Old-Fashioned Date Nut Bread Recipe

Easy Old-Fashioned Date Nut Bread Recipe
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A classic and easy-to-make old-fashioned date nut bread featuring chopped dates and walnuts combined in a moist, sweet loaf perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup boiling water
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup shortening, melted and cooled

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Add-Ins

  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C) to prepare for baking the bread.
  2. Prepare the dates: In a small bowl, mix chopped dates with baking soda. Pour boiling water over the mixture, stir well, and set aside to cool completely.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat the egg using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add the light brown sugar while mixing. Add salt and vanilla extract and mix well until combined.
  4. Combine date mixture: Stir the cooled date and baking soda mixture into the egg and sugar mixture.
  5. Prepare dry ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. In a small bowl, toss ¾ cup chopped walnuts with about 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture, ensuring the nuts are coated.
  6. Combine all ingredients: Add the floured walnuts, remaining flour mixture, and melted (but cooled) shortening to the date mixture. Stir gently with a spoon just until all ingredients are blended; avoid overmixing.
  7. Bake the bread: Pour the batter into a well-greased 8 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ loaf pan. Bake at 325°F for 1 to 1¼ hours. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Remove the loaf from the oven and cool it on a wire rack while still in the pan before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • To make the bread gluten free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a measure-for-measure gluten-free flour blend.
  • You can replace shortening with an equal amount of vegetable oil if preferred.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container or sealed zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For longer storage, freeze the bread for up to one month, wrapped well to maintain freshness.

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