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Old-Fashioned, Ultra-Moist Date Nut Bread Recipe

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Bake a classic, moist date nut bread loaf using simple ingredients. This recipe delivers the comforting flavor you expect from homemade quick bread, perfect for breakfast or snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup packed pitted, chopped dates
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour one 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Place the chopped dates in a small bowl. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the dates and stir in the baking soda. Let this mixture stand for 10 minutes to soften the dates.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients gradually, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the softened date mixture (including any liquid) and the chopped walnuts until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Serve this wholesome snack bread warm with butter for the best texture.
  • This make ahead bread freezes well once completely cooled. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil.
  • For a variation, substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nut and date cake recipe with more fiber.

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