APPLESAUCE DATE NUT BREAD

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Delicious served with cream cheese, plain, or with butter. Wrap and store for 8 hours before slicing.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped dates
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup applesauce
3 tablespoons shortening
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Mix the walnuts, dates, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Microwave the applesauce in a microswave safe bowl until heated through.
  • Add shortening to the applesauce and stir until melted.
  • Add applesauce mixture to walnut mixture and mix well.
  • Let stand, loosely covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl using a fork.
  • Add the vanilla, sugar and flour and mix well.
  • The mixture will be very dry.
  • ADd the walnut mixture 1.4 at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
  • Do not overbeat.
  • Spoon into a greased 9x5 loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350º for 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  • Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Wrap in foil and store for 8 to 12 hours before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3133.3, Fat 108, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 372, Sodium 3274.8, Carbohydrate 517.4, Fiber 25.8, Sugar 296.4, Protein 49.4

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