OLD FASHIONED DATE NUT BREAD

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I love this almost all nut bread.A family treat and favorite at Holiday time. Use an electric knife to cut makes cutting easier. Try it --You might not want to share!! Recipe from an older lady I used to work with. Her recipes were great!!

Provided by Beansy

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 large loaf, 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs dates, pitted
10 ounces maraschino cherries, juice reserved
1 lb brazil nut
1 lb walnuts
6 ounces pecans
1 dash salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup reserved cherry juice
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Mix first five ingredients in bowl(leave all nuts whole). In another bowl mix next 5 ingredients.
  • Add cherry juice to the last five ingredients. Add first five ingredients and
  • last add in eggs.
  • Put in greased loaf pan or small loaf pans.Depends on size of your pans.
  • Bake at 325 for 1 1/2 hours. If using small loaf pans check after 1 hour.
  • Remove from pans and cool on wire racks. Enjoy as much as my family.
  • and friends do!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 872.6, Fat 56, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 60.4, Sodium 60.8, Carbohydrate 90.4, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 62.4, Protein 15.6

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