1947 DATE NUT BREAD

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The delicious flavor of this loaf improves after standing for 24 hours. From the Western section of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Institute of Chicago, 1947

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Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the first three ingredients in a bowl, cover and let cool.
  • Grease a loaf pan.
  • Sift dry ingredients together.
  • Beat sugar and egg together and add to dates, alternatively with the sifted ingredients.
  • Dredge nuts in a small amount of flour and stir into batter.
  • Pour into prepared pan, let rise for 20 minutes.
  • While batter is rising, preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Turn out onto cooling rack to cool.
  • Serve sliced very thin for sandwiches, spread with cream cheese or butter.

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