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Easy, Old-Fashioned Moist Date Nut Bread Recipe

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Bake this classic quick bread for a moist, soft, and comforting loaf filled with dates and walnuts. This simple recipe delivers old-fashioned flavor perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup pitted and 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 3/4 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 a standard 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.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Stir the date mixture (including the liquid) and the chopped walnuts into the batter until they are evenly distributed.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Serve this homemade date nut bread warm with butter spread on top for the best experience.
  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • If you prefer a sweeter top, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of coarse sugar over the batter before baking.

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