Date Nut Bread
Cuisine: American
Recipe Source: Sheryl
Date Nut Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread packed with chopped dates and walnuts or pecans. It often features warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, giving it a cozy, comforting aroma. The sweetness comes from the dates themselves, sometimes with a touch of added sugar like brown sugar or honey. This bread is delicious toasted and slathered with butter, making it a perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee. It's also a popular holiday treat, often baked and gifted during the Christmas season.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Serving Size: 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Stir baking soda into the water and pour over the dates. In another bowl combine the sugar, eggs, and butter; then add the date mixture and stir.
- Add flour and stir until all ingredients are combined into a batter. Stir the walnuts into the batter.
- Put into a loaf pan that has been greased and floured.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean.