MR. FOOD'S DATE NUT BREAD

Mr. Food's Date Nut Bread image

Provided by Midwest Maven

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup very hot water
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine dates, sugar, honey, and butter; add hot water, stir and let stand for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Stir egg and vanilla into date mixture.
In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
Stir the flour mixture into the date mixture.
Pour batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.1, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 34.1, Sodium 342.4, Carbohydrate 94.7, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 63.9, Protein 7.4