Moist Date Nut Bread
Description
This moist date nut bread is similar to a figgy pudding, but it's made with dates, has no spices, and is less sweet overall.
Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups chopped dates
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1/4 cup butter
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1 cup boiling water
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees F). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2
In a medium bowl, combine dates and butter. Pour boiling water over top and let stand until cool.
3
Stir cooled date mixture to break up any clumps. Add brown sugar and egg; mix until well blended.
4
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into date mixture until just blended. Stir in walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.